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Melissa Buckland Obituary

Melissa Martinez Buckland of Stinnett went to her Heavenly Home and into the arms of Jesus, Monday, September 16, 2019 in Amarillo.

She was born August 12, 1977 at Las Animas, Colorado to Richard and Renee (Saldana) Martinez. On October 21, 2012, Eric Buckland and Melissa Christella Martinez were married in Amarillo.

Melissa was a homemaker and a wonderful, caring mother to their son, Eason.

Preceding her in death was her brother, Brandon Martinez.

Leaving behind to cherish her memory is her husband, Eric and their son, Eason; her parents Renee and Richard Martinez of Booker, Texas; her 2 brothers: Jesse Martinez and wife Kanda and daughter, Nicole of Booker, Texas and Richard Martinez and wife Becky and children Brandon and Payton of Rockport, Texas and Mercedes and Tyson Simpson and their son, Preston of Woodward, Oklahoma and her grandfather, Andrew Saldana.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Heart Cemetery, Booker, Texas.

Melissa will lie in state Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from noon to 8:00 PM at Brown's Chapel of the Fountains, Borger.

Services are entrusted to Brown Funeral Directors, Stinnett.

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

Published by Borger News Herald from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2019.

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Bernardine Durga

September 20, 2019

Ive known Melissa since we were kids since my mom and Renee are best friends. I also spent a year with Melissa in Pueblo at college and took a Spring Break trip with her to Mexico. She always knew how to have a good time and was always smiling and laughing. I can still hear her laugh. I havent talked to her in many years but this still breaks my heart. My deepest condolences to Renee and the rest of her family to include her husband and baby boy. Fly high Melissa and RIP

Diana Harris

September 18, 2019

Sending our sincerest condolences for your loss. May the loving arms of Christ hold you and may you find comfort in the knowledge of eternal life in Christ Jesus.

Carolyn Moloney

September 18, 2019

My sincere condolences to Melissa's family and friends. I am sending prayers for peace and healing during this very difficult time. Although Melissa and I never met in person during our time with the clothing company, I enjoyed our long-distance friendship tremendously. Her warmth, generosity and loving spirit shined through. Although her time on earth was too brief, the love she felt for her family and friends will endure forever.

Harry(Jr) Garcia

September 18, 2019

May she Rest in Peace, many time Loved ones are taken into rest early as we see it. Yet their purpose has been done here on earth. Uncle Rick and Aunt Renee,I Send my Deepest condolences during this time of mourning.

Annette Demerson

September 18, 2019

Melissa, we never got to meet in person but I knew you through Jeannette. The memories you and her made, I was aware of. You were a great friend and a blessing to Jeannette and I thank you for that. May God hold you in his arms forevermore.

Andrea and Joel Kalma

September 17, 2019

Our condolences to all of Melissas families

Briana Rushton Robertson

September 17, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of & praying for you all.

Monica Seufer

September 17, 2019

Thinking of you, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain.

Janet Young

September 17, 2019

Such an honor to have known this beautiful woman for the time I have. I interviewed Melissa for an officers position at CSCD years ago and made a wise choice. From the beginning she exhibited high morals, work ethics and dedication to changing lives by giving her best and expecting the same back. Bailey Grace was a small pup back then, the apple of Melissas eye, who produced astounding adventures that kept Melissa exasperated and all laughing. We continued our friendship on down the road and I was privileged to share in Melissas happiness at finding Eric and the joy of becoming Easons mother. She met adversity with charisma along with faith, kept up with those around her and I will miss her so much. Melissa adored Eric, Eason, and her entire family, always enjoying the time she spent with them. She so admired and cherished her mother who was such a beacon of strength, love and comfort. I was absolutely blessed to have such a wonderful friend as Melissa who left memories forever in my heart, where she will also be. I extend my deepest condolences and prayers to her family and the many who loved her.

Jesus/Sylvia Juarez

September 17, 2019

Our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow. Wishing you peace and strength during this difficult time. Sending hugs and prayers to you all!

Debbie and Frank Bland

September 17, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Melissas
Light will continue to shine through the love of her family.

Rebecca D

September 17, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are sent to the Melissa's family, husband and son. We were childhood friends growing up in Holly, Co.

Anjie Simon

September 17, 2019

Thoughts and prayers to all of her family.

Sonnia Pruitt Wilkinson

September 17, 2019

Eric and Family I'm so sorry for your Loss prayers for comfort and strength and peace God be with you All.

Amanda McDaniel

September 17, 2019

My prayers are with the family. She was such a sweet, kind, caring and loving friend. She will be missed for sure. Fly high sweet angel

Shanae Gutierrez

September 17, 2019

Oh Melissa, I love you so much my friend. You and I were like oil and water, but boy did we love each other. You made me do things I didn't like to do like get manicures, pedicures, and shop. I would do anythings with you again. I love you my sister all the way to Jesus!

Ashley Petersen-Williams

September 17, 2019

To the whole family:
My deepest condolences, love, and prayers.❤

Amber Garcia

September 17, 2019

Sending my deepest sympathy to you all during your time of mourning.

Steve and Belinda Shirley

September 16, 2019

Eric,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May GOD wrap his arms around you and your family to give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.

Jade Drennan

September 16, 2019

I didnt know Melissa well, but she was a colleague of mine for a few years. She was always a pretty girl with a pretty smile. May Gods peace and love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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Sep

18

Lying in State

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Brown Funeral Directors - Brown's Chapel of the Fountains

206 W. 1st Street P.O. Box 5313, Borger, TX 79008

Sep

19

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Heart Cemetery

Booker, TX

Funeral services provided by:

Brown Funeral Directors - Brown's Chapel of the Fountains

206 W. 1st Street P.O. Box 5313, Borger, TX 79008

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