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Vicki Martinez
slidell, Louisiana
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DIED
November 1, 2013
LOCATION
slidell, Louisiana
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Vicki A. LaBorde Martinez, a dedicated educator who inspired generations of Slidell students during a 37-year teaching career, died Friday after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 59.
Ms. Martinez taught at several St. Tammany Parish public schools in and around Slidell. She spent 18 years at St. Margaret Mary Catholic School, where she taught fourth and fifth grades. Since 2006, she has been a faculty member at Abney Elementary School.
She was named to Who?s Who Among America?s Teachers in 1992, and was Teacher of the Year at Abney Elementary in 2008 and at St. Margaret Mary in 1985.
She found inspiration for her daily life in her Catholic faith, and in her role as a teacher.
Ms. Martinez was born in Washington, D.C., at Walter Reed Hospital. She grew up in New Orleans and graduated from St. James Major High School and the University of New Orleans.
She was a parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Bayou Liberty.
Survivors include two sons, Blake Thomas Martinez and his wife Catherine of Baton Rouge, and Scott Merrick Martinez and his wife Ashley of New Orleans; her mother, Betty Tassin LaBorde of Slidell; her brother and sister-in-law, John and Belinda LaBorde of Bush; and two nieces, Jessica Quebedeaux and Holly Laskoski. Her first grandchild is expected in February. She was preceded in death by her father, Florien Perry LaBorde.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral.
Service and Vistiation will be at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 58189 Hwy 433, Slidell, LA, 70460, on Tuesday, November 5, 2013.
Visitation from 9:00am until funeral service at 11:00 am.
Interment in will follow in FOREST LAWN CEMETERY.
Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook.
Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.
Guest Book
My heartfelt sympathy to Vicki's sons and family. I only knew Vicki for the years that she was ill but what an amazing person she was. Whenever she entered our office there was a beautiful smile on her face. She was always so kind and sweet. We will remember her always for her inspiration to us as well as to others. Rest in peace sweet lady.
Karen Rao
November 07, 2013 | Slidell, LA
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My children go to Abney and were very saddened to hear of Mrs. Martinez's passing. Thoughts to the family.
Bri Halfpenny
November 06, 2013 | Slidell, LA
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Ms. Martinez was an amazing person! She was my daughter's 4th grade teacher & the librarian for my other two daughters. As a parent it was a joy to have her to work with my kids. It was also a joy to volunteer for Ms. Martinez. May she forever Rest In Paradise.
Carmell DeBarbieris
November 05, 2013 | Slidell, LA
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Vicki was a beautiful person inside and out. I am so sorry that she had to endure such a painful disease, but knowing Vicki I'd imagine she did so with grace and dignity. We went to high school together, and I'll always remember her as a beautiful and sweet friend. We both went into the teaching profession in Slidell, so I would see her every now and then. I know the staff at Abney is devastated and will miss her terribly. She changed so many lives...such a legacy. RIP Vicki.
Lynn Gordon
November 05, 2013 | Slidell, LA
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In 2006 at the age of 49 I joined Abney as a first time teacher. I was so fortunate and blessed to have Vicki serve as my mentor teacher for the next 2 years during my state certification. She was so inspiring, so smart, and just such an all around great role model. I am just so sad we have lost such a beautiful person who touched so many lives.
Beth Cleveland
November 05, 2013 | Mandeville, LA
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R.I.P. to my 4th Grade Math Teacher.
Gabby DeBarbieris
November 05, 2013 | Slidell, LA
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Dear Blake & Scott,
Your mom was one of the best SMM had to offer. All students that were blessed enough to have your mom will always carry a piece of her wherever they go in life. Teachers have that ripple effect on the lives that they touch, she certainly had that effect on mine.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Donna Holmes Faucheux
November 04, 2013
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Vicki was truly an inspirational and amazing lady! Her positive attitude and smile were always so uplifting. My class has never enjoyed going to library so much. She will always be with us at Abney...in our hearts with love...and in our minds with precious memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this challenging time.
Bridget Stoltz
November 04, 2013 | Slidell, LA
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