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Martin Edward Weekes

Los Angeles, California

1933 - 2016

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June 6, 1933 - November 26, 2016 Martin Weekes, who was proudly of Jamaican and Barbadian descent, was born in New York in 1933 (at the tail end of the Harlem Renaissance) to proud parents Wilfred and Alneta "Nettie" Katora Weekes. Martin resided most of his adult life in Los Angeles,...

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Martin was a wise, kind and generous man with a quick mischevious smile. I was blessed to know him as a fellow parishioner at the Episcopal Church of the Advent and enjoyed singing with him (and his daughter Shelli!), in the choir. His presence, intellect, good humor and, impeccable dress made Martin stand out in a crowd. Yet, he remained friendly, approachable and kind.

He clearly loved children and they him. He and my then four or five year old daughter shared a love of the...

Thank Dr. Weekes for so much

I remember this doctor making a home visit to see my mother after she had surgery. She always talked about Dr. Weekes. She's 93 now. Condolences to the family of this brilliant physician. Doris Pinson

I have known Martin and his family. He lived a life that can be reflected in his accomplishments and especially in the quality of his family...Thank you Martin...