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Martin Frank "Marty" Torklep

Martin Torklep Obituary

Martin (Marty) Frank Torklep Born April 2, 1944 in Tacoma, WA. On April 16, 2011 Marty passed away peacefully at home, after a courageous battle with a very aggressive cancer. He spent his life doing the thing he loved most, teaching. He had a great love for music, playing almost every kind of instrument. He is survived by the love of his life for 40 wonderful years, Karma, and his loving daughter Chenoa. For information on remembrances, please email [email protected].

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2011.

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Kathy Horton

May 16, 2011

Marty was a wonderful friend, musician, coworker and teacher. I am blessed to have known him and teach with him. He made me laugh and sing and appreciate life. He loved talking about the love of his life, Karma and his beautiful daughter, Chenoa. Marty was a wonderful person who I will miss dearly. All my love.

Katrina Doumbia

May 7, 2011

I'm so sorry for your loss, Chenoa, and I'm sending lots of healing thoughts and energy to you and your mom.

Melinda Renken

May 7, 2011

Chenoa, all my love goes out to you and your mother. I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know your father well, but I could sense that he was a wonderful person and a very loving and important person in your life. Although I know no words will help, please know my heart is with you both.

Lisa Whitaker

May 3, 2011

Chenoa, lighting beacons of solace and comfort for you and your mother...

Sofia Galvão

May 3, 2011

Chenoa, your sisters are with you. Beacons and prayers for you and your family

Elaine Foster

May 2, 2011

Chenoa, beacons for courage and strength, may you find peace and comfort in the days to come
~Hugs

May 2, 2011

Dear Karma,
I am so very sad for you. Marty was your soulmate and you were so happy together. Very unfair that he was taken from you and Chenoa so soon.
Sandy Gledhill-Young

May 1, 2011

Dear Karma,
Marty always impressed us that he came every time Mom and Ken needed help of any kind. We were grateful for that, as were they. Marty obviously made a positive contribution to many family members and friends. He knew he could always count on your love and support. May that thought help to bring God's peace to you now and in the days to come. Our love and prayers surround both you and Chenoa.
Blessings on you,
Lyle and Claire

Dodo Boisvert

April 30, 2011

Chenoa, beacons of peace continue to burn for you and your mom. Hugs to you.

April 30, 2011

To Marty's Family,
My heart goes out to you for the loss of this very wonderful, talented and funny guy. I knew him from work, and always enjoyed his cheerful and humorous presense. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy Miller

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