Rick Martinez Obituary


Rick Martinez

Rick Martinez born June 4, 1957 in Seattle, WA passed away from a massive stroke on January 29, 2013 with family by his side. Rick had been living in Deltona, FL for the past 12 years.
He is survived by his true love and fiancée, Renee Wienclaw; and her sons, Nic and AJ; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Martinez from Lynnwood, WA; his son, Derek; and his daughter, Meagan Wolk; his adopted daughter, Marlina; and three sisters, Anita, Belinda and Denise along with their families.
Rick was a caring and compassionate person who loved family, friends and his life in Central Florida. His special gift was giving back to children with sports activities and coaching. He will be missed beyond measure by family and friends in both Washington and Florida. A special thank you to everyone for all your kind words, wishes and condolences.
We welcome friends and family to a celebration of life service and reception to follow on Saturday, March 9, 2013 starting at 2:00 p.m., Maple Park Lutheran Church, 17620 60th Avenue West Lynnwood, WA 98037.

Published by The Herald (Everett) from Feb. 17 to Feb. 24, 2013.
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We miss you every day. Love you.

Nycole

Family

February 11, 2023

I had the privelge of working with Rick doing exhaust. He was a fun to work with and became a great friend. He treated everyone with respect and never knew a stranger. He will be missed by all that knew him. He left a mark on this world and it won't be the same without him. RIP man.....

James & Jacky Johnson

July 16, 2013

WE WANT TO THANK EVERONE THAT CAME TO THE MEMORIAL, AND FOR THE FLOWERS, CARDS AND GIFTS. YOUR PRESENCE WAS APPRECIATED AND MADE THE DAY A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR RICK.HE WILL ALWSAYS BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND HEART. AND GODS BLESSINGS TO ALL OF YOU.WE LOVE YOU RICK MOM AND DAD

CLAUDETTE MARTINEZ

March 15, 2013

Rick will be in our hearts forever and your family loves you.

Denise Setzer

March 3, 2013

Unreal, seems like yesterday you were clearing credit holds with me at Bergen and helping me chop wood for the fire place to keep the girls warm. I can not believe you are gone. You will be missed! Thank you for the kind heart, the support and the friendship at a time when I needed it. You are in a better place my friend, I have seen the effects of strokes on people, you were not one to be kept down! Always busy always helping someone. RIP my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Julee Nakamitsu-Caldwell

February 25, 2013

rest in peace my Friend

Mike and Michele Klumb

February 20, 2013

rest in peace my friend

Mike and Michele Klumb

February 20, 2013

Search Light Moms wants to tell you how sorry we are for the passing of your Rick. If there is anything that we can do for you please let us know. We as mothers understand the day to day pain as we search for answers.
Love and Blessings,
Search Light Moms
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Kathy Davis

February 20, 2013

I remember Rick from Jr high school, and high school, we went to the same Jr and Sr high Meadowdale, were in a lot of classes together, and was a good friend, lost touch after high school, one moment that stands out in my mind was we both owned Ford Fairlanes, his was a 66 GT, and mine was a 67 XL, he gave me a lot of ideas how to fix mine up, YES he will be missed, he was a great person to be around, if you felt bad he would cheer you up with a joke or let you know things are OK, that's how I remember him him God bless you my friend.

February 19, 2013

With our deepest sympathy on the loss of Rick. He was a special person and will be missed.

Julie & Ken Welke

February 19, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bonnie Senter

February 19, 2013

Louie,Claudette and family, with deepest sympathy. Thinking of you all at this time. You're in my prayers.

Cathy Sparks (Danielson)

February 18, 2013

Uncle Ricky, you are truly one of the best!! Although we were many miles apart we always knew how much you loved us. We knew there wasn't anything you wouldn't do for us. We knew you were always just a phone call away. And we knew never to take you too seriously! Thank you for everything; for teaching me how to swim, for buying me my first case of Budweiser, and for always telling it to me straight. I love you and miss you! Love, your favorite niece...

Nycole Lyman

February 17, 2013

God Bless you and your family love you very much. Rip Rick. U will be missed

Kim Carlisle

February 17, 2013

I still can't believe that you're gone. I love you and miss you so very much. I thank God everyday for bringing you into mine and my boy's lives. You made me the strong woman I am today. I love your amazing family. I will remain close to them as long as they will have me. I love you baby...always and forever.....until we meet again <3

Renee Wienclaw

February 17, 2013

My brother i will miss you dearly. But i will always have you close to me .Because you live with in me. And your stories will go on. I love you, I miss you, your baby sister Anita l. Martinez Buxton

February 17, 2013

Love you and miss you so very much. I thank God for bringing you into mine and my boy's lives. You were an amazing man who made me the strong woman I am today. I am thankful for your family and their love. I will continue to be a part of their lives for as long as they will have me. I truly love you now and always! Until we meet again.....

Renee Wienclaw

February 17, 2013

Rip Rick,may god bless you and your family

Joe Silva

February 17, 2013

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