Victoria "Vikki" A. Martes passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving friends.  Vikki was born April 17, 1949 in Charlottesville, Virginia and graduated from Maury High School in 1967.

Vikki worked for Atomic Plumbing and in 1981 took over the PHCC and HVAC apprenticeship program.  She helped thousands of apprentices get through the program and become licensed tradesman.

Vikki was an animal lover.  She began showing cats which led her to write the first breed standards of a new breed of Snowshoe cats and was instrumental in securing the status which was conferred by the Cat Fanciers' Federation by 1974.

Vikki was dedicated in everything she did including being a loving friend to all that knew her.

Vikki was proceeded in death by the love of her life Leonard "Marty" Martes; her Father Julius Webster; Mother Estell (Davis) Baggett and Step-Father Silas Baggett.  She is survived by her loving furbaby MissyMae.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 6 PM at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 210 Harpersville Rd. Newport News, VA.

A Graveside will be held Friday, July 28, 2023 at 10 AM at Rosewood Memorial Park, 631 N. Witchduck Rd., VA. Beach, VA.