Colter Hayes Martinez
Colter Hayes Martinez
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Though his time with us was brief, Colter filled everyone's lives with a depth of love and joy that only an innocent soul could bring. With eyes that held the quiet wonder of the world and a smile that could warm even the hardest days, he reminded us of what it means to love purely and unconditionally. In his short life, Colter knew only love, warmth, and the gentle embrace of those who cherished him most. He leaves behind a family forever changed by the beauty of his spirit and silence of his absence.
Sleep peacefully, Sweet Colter, You were-and always will be-loved beyond measure.
Colter is survived by his parents Alyssa Hart and Troy Martinez of Falmouth; siblings Peyton and Walker Martinez of Falmouth; grandparents Jackie (Jerry) Pirrotta of Houghton Lake, Joshua (Jennifer) Hart Sr. of Gladwin, Daymion Martinez of Falmouth, Carrie Monroe of Grand Rapids; great grandparents Lorrie Lotter of Falmouth, Curt (Debby) Nederhoed of Cadillac, George (Kim) Acker of Kalkaska; great -great grandma Deanna Pace; aunts and uncles Joshua (Kayda) Hart Jr. of McBain, Jacob Hart of Falmouth, Tara (Randy) Wilson of Cadillac, Sierra (Adam) Peer of Grand Rapids, Demetrie, Alivia and Aziah Pirrotta of Houghton Lake, Matthew (Alayna) Nederhoed of Winn; and a wide circle of cherished family and friends.
Colter was preceded in death by David (Super Dave) Prause, Kenneth Lotter, Wayne and Cheryl Hart, Fernando and Sheri Martinez and Waylon Lund.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2:00 P.M. at the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain with Reverend Chris Rietz officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday at the funeral home from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Contributions may be made to the family. Funeral arrangements being handled by the Burkholder Family Funeral Home in McBain and thoughts and prayers may be left at www.burkholderfunerals.com
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