Micaela Martínez DuCasse

Micaela Martínez DuCasse (1913–1989) was an American artist, author, and educator, known for her murals and sculptures. She was the daughter of Elsie Whitaker Martinez and painter Xavier Martínez. From 1955 to 1978 she taught at the San Francisco College for Women.

Biography Martínez was born on August 26, 1913, in San Francisco, California, to Elsie Whitaker and painter Xavier Martínez. Although her father was born in Mexico, he never spoke Spanish at home and never taught her. She started drawing at the age of 3, studying with her father. Neither of her parents were particularly religious but she was sent to attend classes at the Catholic convent. She also served as a Lecturer at Holy Names University (previously College of the Holy Names) in Oakland.

Death She died on May 5, 1989, in Oakland, California at the age of 75. She was survived by two daughters and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Carmelite Monastery in Carmel. She was buried at St. Andrew's Priory at the Benedictine Monastery at Valyermo, in the Mojave Desert.

Personal life In 1944, she married artist Ralph DuCasse (1916–2003); however the marriage ended in divorce.