Maxwell Christopher Marlin, age 7, died October 3, 2013 in the arms of his family. Max's life began in Germany and included time in South Carolina, California and his final home Las Cruces, NM. Max was diagnosed with stage-four rhabdomyosarcoma in November 2012. He was a warrior with the heart of a lion until the end. He is survived by his parents, Ben and Heidi and his sister, Rachel Marlin age 9. Max is also survived by his grandparents, Jeff and Linda Marlin and Larry and MaryAnn Schrecengost. A service to celebrate Max's life will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Las Cruces, NM at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Max's name to the Children's Cancer Fund of New Mexico. Donations can be sent to Children's Cancer Fund of New Mexico at 112 14th Street Albuquerque, NM 87102 or on their website at www.ccfnm.org. Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, corner of Solano and Bowman Ave. To sign our local online guestbook, please log onto www.GetzCare.com.
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We fondly remember Max. When I talk about the Artist in Residence Program at CCFNM, I always mention how he loved to create art with Angus and how donations in his memory has helped keep this important program as part of the CCFNM mission.
Dee Trujeque
September 28, 2020
To the Marlin family,
In the very brief time I had come to know you and your son, I fell in love with you all. Max was such a wonderful little boy and I was always happy to be in his company. I thank god for letting me be part of the life of this wonderful boy and family. God Bless you Marlin family. God Bless you and keep you forever Max.
Jenny Molden
October 11, 2013
You don't know me personally, but I have followed Max and your family through James and Marilyn Large. I hold you all in my prayers, and hope that you can find peace knowing your warrior is at rest.
Maxine Scripter
October 7, 2013
Heidi, Ben and Rachel,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all and with all of those who know and love Max. It was a pleasure to care for your quiet warrior. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Rest well sweet Max.
Theresa V
October 6, 2013
Ray, Pat, Evan and Erin Mishler share in your grief and hold you in our thoughts and prayers
October 4, 2013
Carol and I have Max and the whole family in our prayers.
Vincent Piacenti
October 4, 2013
max lives in our hearts forever
Aguirre family
Adrian Aguirre
October 4, 2013
Everyone at the Children's Cancer Fund will fondly remember Max and his courage and amazing spirit. We will miss him. Thank you for honoring him by requesting donations to CCFNM. Dee Trujeque
October 4, 2013
Please know that Memorial Home Health's staff have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Max had a strong presenence in our agency even if only a few personally knew him - we have had continuous open heart-felt prayers since we first admitted him to our service.
Memorial Home Health Staff
October 4, 2013
Heidi and Ben,
You and your family are in our prayers.
Love,
Faye Jones (Brookwood HS)
October 4, 2013
The Jones family shares in your grief! We love you and pray that God will eventually give you peace.
Coach Tom Jones and family
October 4, 2013
Heidi : Many years have passed since you and I were colleagues at Brookwood HS , but I remember you fondly . As a father and grandfather , I grieve with you and your husband for such a terrible loss and I will pray for both of you and the families upon whom this tragedy has befallen . Bobby Gee
Bobby Guarnella
October 4, 2013
Heidi and family,
My heart is heavy for you. The love you have shown for your son and the lives he has touched are two of the most amazing things I have seen. I pray for you all as you deal with this tragedy. His light will shine in your eyes forever. May the grace of God guide you in the days ahead.
Ben Valenzuela
October 4, 2013
Heidi and Ben,
Words seem inadequate to express our condolences. Just know that your old Brookwood family is thinking of you and praying for you.
Cristy and Jeff Mathews
Cristy Mathews
October 3, 2013
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