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Martin Contreras Obituary

Martin Contreras of Oakland died Saturday in a car crash. He was 22.
Published by Inside Bay Area from Apr. 26 to May 3, 2010.

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June 3, 2014

Martin You don't have a clue of how hard it has been since I found out. Specially because we had amazing and wonderful moments that I won't forget. I was blessed to have you in my life because those great times no one will ever give me those moments like you did. I have to admit that we had some differences, but got over them fast because we were such good friends that we couldn't stay mad at each other. Thank you for being the person that you were with me, Thank you for making me happy for the time we were together. I know you belong in a special place in my heart. Rest in peace

Jenny Linford

July 19, 2010

Hey Martin,
you are very missed and loved i know you were and are still shining down on us especially the day your family and friends laid u down to rest i felt your presents there very strong. You are a very bright young man and i can see you touched sooo many lives and please continue remember stay in your birthday suit hubby lol and i always will remember you. and i will drink a frappachino for you LOVE XOXOXO

alfredo alcala

July 18, 2010

R.I.P martin contreras you will always be missed but not forgotton your cuz alfredo alcala.....

Shy

July 18, 2010

Martin,
I known you from your sister Angie. I remember her always waiting for you so u guys walk home together. I thought that was very brotherly like cuz i know some guys wudnt do that. I wud see u at school hanging around. I noe that i dnt noe you well but ive seen and heard that you were a very cool person. Your family and friends will miss and they know u are watching them.
You will never be forgotten because you have ppl who miss and think about you...

Vanessa Hernandez

June 18, 2010

Hey Martin, I Just Want To Let It Be Known That Your Dearly Missed And That You Will Never Be Forgotten. All The Memories We Had Will Be In My Heart And Always Will Be Cherished! You Were The Most Sweetest And Outgoing Person And Nobody Will Replace You OR Be Anything Like You And Its Sad That Your Not Here With Us Anymore But I Know Your In A Better Place Watchin Over Your Loved One's.

Rest In Peace Martin, I Love You And Miss You. . .

ANDREZ PINA

June 16, 2010

DAMM MARTIN BRUH YOU GONE, AUNQUE NO HABLAMOS POR UN TIEMPO IT STILL HURTS BRO, JUST BY KNOWING YOU HAD TO GO AWAY SO SOON. ALL I HAVE IN MY MIND IS THANKFULNESS FOR HAVING YOU IN MA LIFE ,IN ALL OUR LIVES. I STILL REMEMBER OUR CHILDHOOD BRUH , DEM MEMORIES HEA TO STAY , GRACIAS, U WILL NEVA BE FORGOTTEN TEEN , SAVE US A SPOT ALLA ARRIVA , TODOS TE QUEREMOS BRUH.

mara oceguera

June 14, 2010

damn teen i thank god he gave me the chance to meet a great friend like you.. now youur gone an youll be in my heart we will miss you truly... always gone remember all them good times we had together...

Bianca Quintero

June 11, 2010

Hey babe miss u alot ..i just want to let u know dat i luv u and mizz u alot n let u know dat i will never 4get u because u were part of my life n u made me sooo happy dee best dayz of my life were spend next 2 u n because of u dey were wonderful dayz me and claudia are alwayz talken bout u i meean like everydayy n we just dont get tired n i dont think we ever will keep watchen over me n klaudiaa n of course ur familyy with i adore with ma life i really doo ma prayers go out 2 dem .. My mom also misses u n i knoe she luvz u 2 wee all doo

LAURA CORTEZ

May 27, 2010

MARTIN, AS MUCH AS IT HURTS ME TO FIND OUT ABOUT YOUR DEATH.IT MAKE'S ME VERY SAD THAT I WASN'T THERE FOR YOUR FAMILY TO SUPPORT.I HAD THE HONOR OF MEETING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THUR LAURA. YOU WILL ALWAY'S BE MISSED NO MATTER WHAT...

Sonia Sanchez

May 21, 2010

No One Can Everr Replace You. And You Never Will Be Replaced Ima Miss You so Much And Forever. I Remember That Smile You Would Give Me When You Would Make Fun Of Me And I Would Get Mad But Then Just Seing Your Smile Would Just Make Me Laugh. I Just Remember When I was Little And Mikey Was Too, Then You, Marina, Angela Or If Not Louiee Would Wanna Play With Us But Great Grandpa Would Tell yOu Guys To Leave Us Alone, But You Know What YOu Will ALways Be In My Heart And Ima Never Forget All Those Days I Had With You Everything From The Past Is Gunna Be With Me No Matter What. And I Just Know That One Day We Are All Gunna Be Together And I M

Elizabeth Vitela

May 20, 2010

May God and his everlasting love be your strength during this terribly tragic time. Our family sends our condolences and well wishes to you and your loved ones. God Bless.

L. G.

May 13, 2010

Martin, Such a beautiful smile you had. We had some good moments of enlightment because of you. Watch over us. Whisper to us how to survive and guide us through this war that we call "life." Your body isn't here but your memory forever we will hold in our hearts. You will live on through the wonderful stories that people will tell about you. You will never be forgotten. Rest In Paradise bruh. Rest Easy.

Maritza Munoz

May 11, 2010

Martin had the most contagious smile i had ever seen. Though he is not with us physically, we will carry on his memory forever.
Martin,
We already miss you around the house arguing with angela & marina or just making fun of someone like my sister and i.
My last memory of you is in the beginning of the week that you came home from work and we were playing the wii. we played the skateboarding game and you beat my score on just your first try lol. you were into it and were like "man you cant do tricks on this? thats wack!" hahahah.
you were there with us while mayra & angela were doing my eyebrows. you were talking about how they were holding me down and stuff. and i remember you telling mayra that you could draw on some eyebrows for her cause your hands were so dirty.
Then you were going into the shower and i told you to let me enter first and when i got out you were like "damn maritza light a match!" and i was "but i didn't do anything!!" D;
lol you were always such a tease!!
i'm never going to forget that. you always brought us laughs and happiness. and all i hope now is that you are in a better place now and that you'll be watching over us.
we love you so much?
-itzah

Yaya Gomez

May 10, 2010

We never hung out or talked online, but that will be a loss i will always have because you were such a great and sweet guy that brought soo much hapiness into the lives of people you knew and loved.

But I am grateful for the times I did see you, when you would come at night and say hi to me and louie, with that big smile of yours. You always made me feel welcomed in your house.

I thank you for the great little brother you have had a great influence over. As Im sure you already knew, he is a great guy and I am sure I have you to thank for that.

I always saw how much love you carried in your heart. Making everyone laugh when hanging out in the living room. It was always so enjoyable seeing you play with Ayane and Ivan because i was witnessing the genuine and pure love and care you had for all of your family.

You have definatly left a mark in time and space that can never be erased.

May your Spirit rest in peace Martin

"Life is for living, not living uptight, see ya somewhere up in the sky... forever young"

Mayra Munoz

May 8, 2010

There are no words that can describe how much we miss you Martin. These seven years ive known you were the best and the funniest. You were always there for me when i needed you. The brother i never had. I will always remeber your hugs, your smile and the goofiness you had with all of us. Like i always said, You was my brother from another mother. We will meet again one day. But for now, be our angel watching over us. I love you and miss you so much.
May you rest in Peace Teen
Always remembering you
Your lil sis China

Eduardo Quiroz

May 7, 2010

To me, primo Martin will be remembered for that great big smile and his goofy, happy sense of humor. He was always laughing, smiling, having fun and joking around. He was a good kid with a good heart. He will be deeply missed in the family.

you will always be in our hearts R.I.P "Teen"

mari lopez

May 7, 2010

Chuche

May 7, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you and our fam.
R.I.P
"TENN"
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED:(

marina nunez

May 5, 2010

I will forever miss you and your smile and the laughs we use to have when we were kids. I love you and soon will be together again my little brother. Love always your BIG sister!

Castellanos Family

May 4, 2010

You are loved and missed by so many. Our prayers are sent to you and your family.

Teen , Reno March 6th 2010

April 29, 2010

teen, ive only known you for this year but you have been a good friend. i have so many funny memories of us together. i can still see you ridding that quad down international. and the night we all went to the j stalin concert was crazy fun. im really happy you came to reno for my b.day. you always made me laught and there was never a dull moment with you. you are going to be missed by so many. i send my prayers out to all your friends and family.

April 28, 2010

I am really going to miss you. I know that God has you with him and willtae good care of you. You were a great friend and I am going to miss you alot. I remember the times we used to see each other. I am neve going to forget your smile. May you rest in peace Teen.

April 28, 2010

Que triste noticia

April 26, 2010

GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

wendy medina

April 26, 2010

estoy muy inprecionada con esta noticia martin fue un amigo muy especial para mi todavia recuerdo su sonrisa mis condolencias a toda su familia

April 26, 2010

in my payers

Mrs. Islas

April 26, 2010

To say I'm sorry for your loss would be so inadiquate. So I wont even add to your grief by saying so. What I will say, is cherish the memories you have of your lost son,brother & friend. May God grant you peace in your time of need, and may his love sourround you and your family.

Gil Cromosini

April 26, 2010

Our family sends it's prayers and condolences to you. We are very sad to hear ofthis tragic news. Know that you arein our thoughts and that we love you.

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