Saint Paul, Minnesota
Pekel Martin, Tanya Beloved Wife, Mother Daughter and Sister Age 41, of Saint Paul on May 22, 2006. Survived by her husband, Kent; children, Lauren, Adam and Victoria; mother, Marcia Saunders; father, Montez C. Martin, Jr.; grandmother, Elise Martin; sisters, Terrie (Wendell) Rayburn and Emily...
Read MoreMy sincerest condolences to the entire family. As a neighbor in Miami and a former babysitter, i watched both tanya and terrie grow up to be beautiful young women. i was deeply saddened to hear that tanya had passed and am reminded of the old adage "the good die young". may God continue to bless you all.
Judge Teretha Lundy Thomas
June 25, 2006 | Miami, FL
You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts. May God's love continue to strengthen you.
Lela Davis
May 30, 2006 | Columbia, SC
My deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Michelle Finn
May 30, 2006 | St. Paul, MN
Dear Kent and family, We are so sorry for your loss. I recall Kent telling me what an incredible person he had met on the White House fellows program. For all of her accomplishment, Tanya's love for and devotion to her family is what stands out in my mind. She will truly be missed and left an indellible impression in her short time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. BDs ATB Paul, Stacey and Tom Jamieson.
Paul Jamieson
May 29, 2006 | Syosset, NY
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Canty
May 27, 2006 | Columbia, SC
Dear Children,
I never met your mom, but I heard about what a great lady she was. I knew she would have to be a wonderful woman to marry such a wonderul man as Kent Pekel. At St. Paul Central, there was one stand-out in the crowd and that was Kent. No matter what amazing thing Carolyn Rush could tell me about Kent, I would believe it. But, Carolyn didn't tell me something happy. She told me something very sad. I'm a mom and I know I would never want to leave my children. ...
Yosra Elkhodary [Catherine Brander]
May 27, 2006 | Richfield, MN
Kent, Lauren, Adam, and Victoria,
I knew Tanya when we were both undergraudates at Duke. I had the great pleasure of working with her when she led the Black Student Association. Tanya was and always will be a remarkable woman. I am so saddened to hear of her passing and to contemplate the magnitude of your loss. I know she will always be there cheering you on no matter how far away she may seem. My love and prayers are with you, now and always.
Paula Puryear
May 26, 2006 | Los Angeles, CA
To the Family of Tanya Martin Pekel:
"Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not unto your own undertanding; in all they ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path"
Know that you will be in my prayers.
Dana Abrams
May 26, 2006 | St. Paul, MN
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Alain Thiry
May 26, 2006 | Wayzata, MN
