Michael Louis Martin

Michael Louis Martin, a devoted husband, father, attorney, and teacher, passed away at his home on March 11, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born in 1954 in New Orleans to the late Melva Williams Martin and William Howard Martin, he is survived by his wife, Desiree, and their children, Nicole (Kevin), Kaitlyn, Caroline (Joshua), and William.

Michael attended St. Lawrence the Martyr in Metairie and graduated from Archbishop Rummel High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of New Orleans and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. He taught at Archbishop Shaw and Chalmette High School before practicing law at several firms in the New Orleans area.

He found deep fulfillment in the outdoors, enjoying fishing and duck hunting, and was passionate about history. For many years he reenacted Civil War battles with the 18th US Infantry and co-founded Chalmette Battlefield’s living history tours. A dedicated college football fan, he followed games and statistics closely, his allegiance shifting between “Hotty Toddy” and “Geaux Tigers” depending on which of his children was home.

Above all, Michael’s greatest joy was his family. He loved his wife and children with unwavering devotion and took pride in supporting them as they pursued their own paths and passions.