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BORN
1983
DIED
2003
Yara Martinez Obituary
Mass of Christian Burial: 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2016 Willis Lane, Keller. Burial: Bourland Cemetery in Keller. Rosary: 6 p.m. Friday at Shannon Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel, with a viewing 7 to 9 p.m.
Yara was born to Roberto and Luz LaFarga Martinez on April 26, 1983. She had just received her degree in fashion merchandising at Wade College, hoping to pursue a career in fashion.
Survivors: Parents, Roberto and Luz Martinez; twin brother, Robert; sisters, Myriam Sanchez and Lucero Sanchez; nephews, Anthony Rojas, Andrew Rojas, Albert Rojas and Robert Saucedo; and grandparents, Rosa Martinez and Griselda Lafarga.
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Memories and Condolences
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leticia muzquiz
June 11, 2003
Yarra you were a great friend and I know you are looking down on us. I will always remember you and your smile. You were a great friend and person, God just called you home but someday we will all be there together.
Jennifer Moulder
June 9, 2003
I went to school with Yara and Robert and I would just like to say that your family is in my prayers and I am very sorry for your loss.
Veronica Esquivel
June 6, 2003
To the Martinez Family: I am sorry
to hear of your loss. May God see
you through this difficult time in your life. God bless you
Cindy Lopez
June 6, 2003
My prayers are with the family and friends of Yarra....God bless you.
Daniel Adame
June 6, 2003
Yara, I meant every word in that poem and yet, there's still so much more. You know, after prom in 2000, you turned on a light in my head. That you meant so much to me. And i thought you'd never go away... But God said it was time... Yeah, we dont agree with it...but as sad and hurt as it makes me and all of us, we got to let go. Rest in Peace Yara.....
Daniel Adame
June 6, 2003
Girl, how is it that you could just go?
We're still thunderstruck like we still don't know
The acts of one just took your life away
Leaving behind confusion and dismay.
Your parents brought to this earth a wonderful child
Yara, you were always peaceful, never wild
And with a caring brother who was always at your side
In him, you could trust and confide.
But through our eyes, your many friends
We saw your life beginning, not ready to end
As I sit here thinking, your death wasn't by choice
A tear trickles down my cheek, my eyes become moist
To hundreds of people, you brought joy and happiness
You were definitely a gift by God that was blessed
Yara, in my thoughts you will always be alive, never deceased
But now you're with God. May you rest in peace.
---Daniel Adame '03
Shumeckea Dears
June 6, 2003
Yara you will truly be missed. You were a great person as well as friend and I know God will help your family through this painful time your gone but not forgotten.
Darla Carrion
June 6, 2003
We'll miss you forever and never forget your smile! Exspecaly your big hugs. You will always be close to our hearts. My prayers go out to the family and friends.
WE LOVE YOU !!!
Hope Cruz
June 5, 2003
Heavenly Father I ask that you bring comfort to the Martinez Family, Father your word says for us to mourn with those who mourn and my heart goes out to the family, I don't know them personal, but you know there hearts, needs and wants, let your peace circle around them in there time of need.Bring comfort to there souls. I ask in the name of your son, my savior Jesus Christ. Amen
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