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Emilio Martinez-Rodriguez Obituary
December 23, 2010.
Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
December 28, 2010, at Grace Family Church, 5101 Van Dyke Road, Lutz, FL 33558. The family will receive friends at 10 a.m. until service time at the church. The family request that in lieu of flowers, to please make donations to an educational trust fund that is established at Bank of America, account 229026834154 or through PayPal.com account system by clicking on make a payment at [email protected]">[email protected]">[email protected]">[email protected]. Visit www.veteransfuneral care.com to sign the guestbook and to view Emilio' s life story. Veterans Funeral Care
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for Emilio Martinez-Rodriguez
Chelsea Smith
March 20, 2021
Still remember the good times we had at the beach and out on the boat and enjoying music and being carefree. Hope youre smiling and dancing up there my friend. Youre not forgotten♡
Sharmane Fernandez
January 27, 2011
Kacee
My best friend and sister, i know you are hurting and asking so many questions. Just know God is bigger and He will shine through this. i love you so much and i will ALWAYS be here for you. Only a plane ride away..you know that! In the midst of the loss of such an amazing man you can hold tight to the truths of Christ and the blessings of Lil Emilio! OMG is the world ready for a little emilio...We are going to have blast with this journey!!
Sharmane Fernandez
January 27, 2011
Brother,
Over the years you have been a huge part of my life. You were always there for me. you definitely worked hard for the brother title. it has been a great journey to watch and be apart of. I know your heart and soul was on fire for God and you were longing to live a life for His Glory. i know He was using you for mighty works and is going to continue using your legacy. You and i always shared one huge thing in common...our love and commitment to Kacee. of course yours is totally different then mine but you know what i mean. you have my word and commitment that your son will never do without and will always know who and what his father stood for. of course i will share all the jokes,laughs and awesome times with him. You are a man of God Brother and i will see you again in our Fathers house. Please give my mommy some Puerto Rican love from me! Love you so much!!!!!
Olga Rivas
January 18, 2011
Kacee
My heart are with you. Emilio was a very special person, and you keep from him, the most special gift that God's give us, a son. I pray for you and Emilio Jr.
FAITH, HOPE & LOVE ARE FOREVER.
Karina Benitez
January 15, 2011
My condolences to you and the Martinez family, they are my neighborgs in Rio Grande, P.R. I knew Emilio since I was 10 yrs and is been very hard for me to realize that he's gone. I pray for him and you, God will gave you the strengh to continue cause your baby needs you.
January 8, 2011
Kacee,
So sorry for your loss. I loved Emilio and my life improved by knowing him. My prayers are with you.
Leslie
Heather Ridgeway
January 8, 2011
Kaycee,
I am so sorry for your loss and I know I can speak for everyone in Wellswood... we are all sorry for you loss. I know no words or hugs or prayers will heal your heart at this time but just know that he is in a better place now and you have a beautiful baby on the way that you need to be strong for. Always keep his memory alive... the Ridgeway family will be praying for you.
Seanna Galarza
January 7, 2011
Kacee,
FAITH, HOPE & LOVE...I have reminded you of how strong of a woman you are to fight those tears when you just want to scream out.
You have an awesome angel watching over you and Lil E now, although you much rather him here on earth to experience Lil E -he is in a much better place and going to make sure that you two are well taken care of, as well as, sending all of his helpers your way!
Since day #1 you have had an abundance of love and support and that will continue as long as you need it.
Remember the good times forever!
I have been thinking and praying about you every day... there has not been a day since December 15th that Kacee has not been on the brain! I admire your strength.
I am here for you for anything and whatever it is that you may need!
Love,
Seanna
Penny
January 7, 2011
Emilio, May you rest in the Arms of an Angel..I pray that your Family find peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.
You will trully be missed cuz !!! may u rest in peace.. love you always and forever
christina
January 7, 2011
Enrique Rivera
January 6, 2011
Your in the arms of the lord now . Love you bro :)
efrain zayas
January 6, 2011
Kycee, never in my life I have felt so much pain and empthy en my heart with Emilio Jose death, he was like a son to me, I keep on my mine his lovely smile and his hugs always when he saw me he would call me his second dad. I still see him jagging with his dad on his dad on 68th stree in Rio Grande where we always share with him, he last stop was my house, his memory will always be with me, he lost for me is to painful and always have him in my prayers take care of you and little E, dont hestiate to call or let us know you need somethin love Efrain Zayas and Judy
Maryann and Kurt
January 6, 2011
Dear Kacee, family and friends,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Emilio. So very sad. He is resting in peace. An angel that will always be watching over you and your precious baby. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Treasure your happy memories together. God Bless you.
January 6, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Angelica Zela
January 6, 2011
God's peace and love wrap itself around you and your baby like a warm blanket.
MORENO & HARROS FAMILY
January 3, 2011
Kacee, We are at lost for words. But please know you are in are thoughts and prayer's.
Jeannie Beasley
January 1, 2011
May God keep you Lil"E and all the family under His wing. You have an angel of your own and rest assured that Emilio will be watching from above and kept alive through the precious gift you have been blessed with. Thank God for the special family all of us have been blessed with. When it comes to the Urso's family they are the greatest. You will always be in my prayers. Love, Jeannie [New Port Richey]
He will always be with us....
Francheska Pena
January 1, 2011
Kacee, I've already left a message on here once, but I don't believe that a second one will hurt. I LOVED EMILIO LIKE MY OWN BROTHER... he has impacted my life in such a beautiful way... I just felt compelled to write again. I'm sorry, my eyes fill with tears and I weep and all I can do is breathe. I am not as strong as I should be for you and I'm sorry. This is just a huge hit to my heart. On behalf of his friends of whom he knew from his time in Fort Bragg, North Carolina during the 1990's (to include my brother Greg Pena and my cousin Christina Pena)... we all are praying for your renewed hope and strength for the years to come with beautiful Emilio Jr. If that room could fit 500 more of the folks that wished so much to be at his dedication but could not attend... BELIEVE ME IT WOULD. Emilio's loss has affected those of us that love him more than he'll ever know. I know he is with our Lord God and that gives me peace... I only pray that he's listening. There are so many wonderful memories that we carry of Emilio and they will stay in our hearts forever. Again, Kacee forgive me for not being strong enough for you at this moment, but please believe that my heart is with you... and will be for a very long time. Thank you for allowing me to spill my tears on here. I hope to hear from you in the months and the years ahead. Que Nuestro Senor Dios los bendiga a todos ustedes siempre... ten fe, todo pasa por una razon. Mucho Amor... Sincerely from my heart,
Brigante Family
December 31, 2010
You and your family are in our prayers.
Pam Karagines
December 31, 2010
Dear Kacee, Finding the right words to say has been extremely difficult. I wish that mom and I could be there with you all. Our thoughts and prayers have been and are always with you. We will miss Emilio so much. We can't wait to meet the newest cousin to our family. All our love cousin, Pam and family
Jackie Pfister
December 31, 2010
May the entire family and friends be able to find strength in each other at this time. I was able to meet Emilio through Cathy Williams-Bryant. (MY sister) I know and commented what a nice guy he was and am so thankful that I was given the opportunity to have at least been able to get to know him just a little. Obviously he had a major impact on many lives. I know his legacy will live on and on. May GOD wrap his arms around all that are hurting at this time and know that prayers are extended MANY MANY miles away. Many Blessings!
Dawn Augustus
December 30, 2010
Hi Kacee, although I have not seen you or Emilio in a few years, I always think about you and reminisce about our spring break trip to Puerto Rico. We had such a great time, Emilio was the perfect tour guide. I am soooo sorry to hear about the loss!! My heart goes out to you and your family. I wish I could have attended the services but I was snowed in up in Boston(visiting my family for Christmas). Maybe we can get together one day, I would love to see you and meet Emilio Jr. Take care girl and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bandy Lofley
December 30, 2010
Kacee, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking and praying hard for you and Emilio Jr.
Roger Koger
December 30, 2010
Kacee,
On behalf of your MediFit team, we wanted to sent you and your family our deepest sympathy. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
MARIO & SHERRY PATRINOSTRO
December 30, 2010
Kacee, we're so sorry for the lost of your husband.
Cesar Gallardo
December 30, 2010
To Kacee and the parents of Emilio Martinez,
On behalf of Grace Family Church en Español, our deepest condolences to the loss of our brother in Christ Emilio.
Our prayers to God is that He give you all strength you need in this time of pain and sorrow. God bless you.
December 30, 2010
Dear Kacee, I am so sorry for your loss. The day you told me you were pregnant.. the "Smile" on Emilio's face said it all.. how much he loved you and the baby. He was a wonderful man, we are always here for you and Baby "E". Our whole family feel your sorrow. Love the Carreira's
Linette (Pinky) Stubblefield
December 29, 2010
Dear Kacee and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. The entire community has been praying for you and your family. Kacee your father Andy and my brother John Ramirez grew up together. May God bless all of you and keep you strong.
mary harros
December 29, 2010
kacee , our deepest sympathy please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
harros - moreno family
December 29, 2010
kacee, we are at lost for words but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
harros - moreno family
we will all meet up in heaven one day, untill then we pray.
Greg Pena
December 29, 2010
Kacee, you dont know me but i am Francheska pena's brother... I knew Emilio when he was Stationed on Ft.Bragg. I cant begin to imagin the pain you feel inside. I will truley miss Emilio and that awesome accent he had when he spoke english.. i loved him like a brother, he was always nice to me... Que Dios te bedinga a ti y tu familia y a Emilio que va caminando en el cielo al lado de dios... my prayers to you and your child.... God Bless
Scarlette
December 29, 2010
Dear Kacee and Family, I cannot begin to fathom the pain that each of you are going through. May you find peace and comfort by looking into the eyes of little EJ once He is here with you all. Sincerely,
Scarlette H.
Kim Crampshee
December 29, 2010
Our families thoughts and prayers are and will contnue to be with you.
Casey Boyles
December 29, 2010
Kacee, Andy, Sandy,& A.J.- I am so sorry for your loss. Your Austin friends are keeping you all in our hearts and prayers.
Christina Pena
December 29, 2010
I am so sorry for you loss. I have never met Emilio but always heard great things about him from my cousin Francheska Pena. She loved him like a brother and i know this is very hard for her. May god bless all of you.
Lori Holsopple
December 29, 2010
Kacee, I am so sorry for the loss of Emilio. He was such a great person. We worked together at Nextran everyday for the past six years and he was a highlight everyday! Funny and just good to be around, he called me Mama a lot since he was the same age as my son. We had a great friendship and I will miss him along with everyone else his life touched. God Bless you and baby E. and your entire families. May Emilio rest with the angels.
Michael Switzer
December 29, 2010
May Emilio rest in peace and may his family find peace in the Lord. I did not know him, but an a fellow former-paratrooper that served with the 82nd Airborne as he did. And if the family would like to have representation by the local "All-Airborne" Association attend a later funeral service at the Bushnell National Cemetery or elsewhere, please let me know and it can be arranged (e-mail provided.) God bless you all
Francheska Pena
December 29, 2010
Kacee, I cannot even begin to express how destroyed I feel by what has transpired with Emilio. I am so sorry for your loss and for the family. I have been friends with Emilio for a very long time, since he was in Fort Bragg as an Army soldier. I have been keeping close eye on all of the updates and following your story and I will continue to keep you in my prayers and in hopes for justice. I have never seen Emilio so happy as he was when he was with you... just know he is still with you. I hope that one day I may be able to meet Emilio Jr.. the bundle of joy and hope of what's to come. May Emilio live in him and may God bless you all. Keep close to the Lord... he has all of our answers. I will stay in touch: [email protected]
Tony & Migdalia Rodríguez
December 28, 2010
Kacee, I`m so sorry about your loss.
I knew Emilio J. from a child, always remember he. God bless you, your family and my friends, Martínez Rodríguez family.
May he rest in peace.
Wesley Piper
December 28, 2010
I am truly sorry for your loss, I know Seanna, and I followed the story very close, My family and I were praying for his safe return on a daily basis. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Maria Selva
December 28, 2010
Kacee.. my deepest sympathy to you and your family. May you find the strength in the Lord.
Psalm 55:22
Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you;he will never let the righteous fall.
Love
Selva Family
donna guini
December 28, 2010
Peace is the first thing the angels sang. Peace is the mark of the sons of God. Peace is the nurse of love. Peace is the mother of unity. Peace is the rest of blessed souls. Peace is the dwelling place of eternity. May you find Peace in your Son!!!
Yvonne Casares
December 28, 2010
Kacee, I'm sorry that I couldn't come to the service today. Stacey told me it was a beautiful tribute to Emilio. I am and have been keeping you in my heart and in my prayers. God bless you! Love you,
sherry hernandez
December 28, 2010
Kacee and all of emilo's family, may the lord keep all of you strong threw these difficult times, god has taken an angel home and we will meet again. but mean while you will be very missed! rest in peace!
sherry hernandez wimauma, fl
December 28, 2010
Kacee: You have been in my prayers everyday. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time. Belinda
Judy Hancock
December 28, 2010
Dear Kacee & family,
We all were so sorry to hear of Emilio's sudden & undeserving death. Our heart goes out to you & your family.
May God bless him & you all.
The Hancock Family
December 28, 2010
Dear Kacee, Andy, Sandy and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Friend,
Steve Salario
JANET O
December 28, 2010
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU - YOU WILL FIND THE STRENGTH YOU NEED TO CARRY ON.. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
Eileen Ronk
December 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Emilio. May the Lord help you through this difficult time. Keep Emilio in your minds and hearts forever. God Bless.
Sasha
December 28, 2010
Kacee, be strong for your baby boy, as you will soon be able to see Emilio in his eyes every day. I have never met any of you but my prayers are with you & Emilio's family. Always remember he is now watching over you & Jr. to keep you safe and happy. Keep those happy memories close to your heart and you will get through this, I promise!
M Silva
December 28, 2010
Kacee,
May God be with you in this difficult moment. Emilio, rest in peace.
Nicole Jeremie
December 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family .
C. Huertas
December 28, 2010
My prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. God bless you.
Rick Palmer
December 28, 2010
Kacee, I'm so sorry that I couldn't make the service today, but know that I was thinking of you and your family and praying that God would give you all strength to get through this difficult time.
Sierra1947
December 28, 2010
My deepest condolences to all the family and friends of Emilio.
December 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May love and memories endure and God bless.
Jon and Laura La Rocca
Pete and Henna Petersen
December 28, 2010
Words cannot describe how saddened we are by this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest in peace.
December 28, 2010
Emilio we did not know you but our prayers and thoughts are with your dearest family. Patty and Bob Allen
Lynn Pearce
December 28, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
George Evangelista
December 28, 2010
Your humor and smile will be missed by the boys at Florida Rock in Sarasota.
J Rodriguez
December 28, 2010
Im so sorry about your loss. I did not know him or the family but your story hs moved an entire community. May he rest in peace.
Karri Kovaric
December 28, 2010
Emilio, what moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. We will find comfort and strength in those memories and by knowing you are in heaven shinning down on us. We love dearly!
Karri & Erik
N. G
December 28, 2010
To the family and friends of Emilio,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in Peace and may God Bless you all.
Jonathan Haber
December 28, 2010
Emilio, words cannot express how I feel right now, but my prayers will continue to go out to your family and all of those who love and respect you. I continue to hold on to the great memories of you and your wife, and of the impact you made in the lives of everyone you came across...including mine.
Moises Soto
December 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you.Please be strong and always remember you will never be alone, You are surounded with family and friends.We love you dearly .
Moises&Audrey Soto
Vicki Curtis
December 28, 2010
Kacee, you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
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