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Oskar Martinez Obituary

Oskar Leonardo Martinez entered into Heaven on Thursday, November 13, 2014. Preceded in death by his father Rene Martinez. He is survived by his loving wife Tanea Martinez, children Kellie, Oscar, Maddy, Sarah-Anne, Nadia, and Nicholas; mother Martha Martinez; siblings Mirtza Smith, Rene Javier Martinez (Ana), Ruben Martinez, Carmenza Ramirez (Miguel), Martha Lida Sunsin (Rainiero); Mother-in-law Caridad Rodriguez; brother-in-law Johnny Rodriguez; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. He was hardworking, fun-loving, and above all devoted to his family. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, and brother, and an awesome, fun uncle to his nieces and nephews. His personality was infectious and everyone who knew him will miss his charismatic spirit. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation on Sunday, November 16, 2014 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 10:00 am in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home. Interment will take place following the service at Westlawn Cemetery. To view and sign the family guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Nov. 14 to Nov. 17, 2014.

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November 21, 2014

Still doesn't feel real, don't know if it ever will. Some random man came up to me in the mall today and asked me if I worked in the medical field; turns out he worked at EJ and we started talking about you. He asked how you were doing and I said that you passed away, he gave his condolences and walked away. Didn't like saying those words, it hurt too much.

Tu familia te extraña. Your family misses you.

Carmenza Ramirez

November 20, 2014

Hermano a week ago you left us and every day I miss you and sometimes I have the impulse of picking up the phone and call you as I used to do for years at 7:30am on my way to work or at 10:00am. It is hard to know you are not here with us anymore but deep in my heart I know you are in a better place where ther is no more pain, treatments, needles, pills. You are in a beautiful place and I know you can see us suffering but do not worry because the Lord will give us the peace we need. You will alway live in our hearts because you are a part who we are. I love you Oskar and alway will. Do not worry about Tanea, we will take care of her and try to confort her during this time of sorrow. As I told you before, I will not say "good bye" I will say, "I will see you later pelon" because one day we all be together in that woderful place you are enjoying now. Te amo hermanito!
Tu hermana, Carmenza 'la Negra"

Nydia Pastor

November 19, 2014

I am sorry I could not go to the service I Just find out today that it was this past Sunday. I am so sorry for you lost.

Alison Schenk

November 18, 2014

Oskar was the only person after Katrina to come to my house and install heating and air condition. I am forever grateful for that. Oskar will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Prayers for him and his family.

Celia Valladares

November 17, 2014

We are sorry for a lost of Oskaryou will always be in our hearts, you were a brother to me, God will receive you with open arms, I love you brother...

Mike Morse

November 17, 2014

Oskar and family, , I am so very sorry that I did not find out about your passing until late this afternoon or I would have come to pay my respects. God took you way to earlier my friend, but I guess he needed a catcher for his softball team. Great memories playing softball with you for the Cubs. Your smile will be missed, my friend.

November 17, 2014

My husband played softball on Sundays with Oskar for many years and I can still hear him saying "two down and one to go." What a lost to all who knew him. May God be with your family at this time of sorrow.

Lecia & Tommy Rizzo

Shawn Howze

November 17, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. You have my deepest Sympathy, God Bless!

Ali H

November 16, 2014

Rest in peace. A life well lived. You will be missed

Maria Zavala

November 15, 2014

To the whole family my deepest sympathy. Is not easy to let go of a love one, but is part of life and the only thing we can do, is pray for his soul and celebrate his life.

Lloyd Fortmayer

November 15, 2014

we are so sorry for the lost of Oskar .He was a great family man. a best friend who was all way's there to help.
our prayer's and our Deepest sympathies for you and your Family
Lloyd and Fredricka(Rickie ) Fortmayer

Rodolfo (Rudy) Bolanos

November 15, 2014

Dear Family and Friends,

I am so sorry for your loss, my condolences to you.

Oskar is to me and my girls not just a friend, he is one who went above and beyond friendship, who was there for me through good times, sad times, hard times and all of the above. I am honored to have shared various deep personal matters with Oskar; God blessed us by providing us the ability to just listen to each other.

I will miss Oskar dearly; yet he is alive in my heart as I cherish and safe keep the wonderful times we shared. I keep with me, memories of softball games, dinners, BBQ's, boils, New Year's parties, and most important to me the various deep personal conversations we had…

Oskar is blessed to have a great family, a great mother, great children, and a great wife, he is very proud of YOU.

I will miss you dearly my friend, you will forever live in my heart.

robert smith

November 15, 2014

Never forget you

November 14, 2014

so sorry for your loss-oskar was always such a happy and friendly man who loved his family. with our deepest sympathies-your friends from Breaux's Jewelers

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