CURTIS MARTIN Obituary
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Hope Martin
July 4, 2011
Today is the 4th of July and I will miss seeing you there making home-made ice cream. I miss you more every day. Love you Papa.
Elizabeth Chica
June 11, 2011
So sorry of your sudden passing we will surely miss your kindness and compasion you had for us and our sons especially Jose you were in our lifes for along time we will surely surely miss you
luv The Chicas from Katy, Texas (Jose Chica)
Jase Martin
April 6, 2011
The love we have for Papa will never fade away. We'll think of him, our special friend throughout each passing day. We'll walk into the room and see his empty chair; although we know he's resting, we'll feel his presence there.The memories of his laughter, his warm loving smile, his eyes so full of hapiness, his heart of a child.
Memories are forever be they laughter or of tears, memories we will treasure through all the forthcoming years.
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Jerri Williams
March 30, 2011
Curtis,
Your beautiful smile and kind heart will never be forgotten. Be assured there are many people looking over your family right now. Rest in Peace.
March 17, 2011
Papa~ My Rock~Friend~Teacher~My Everything!
March 16, 2011
Wanda & Ronnie Morris
March 14, 2011
Curtis, You were so suddenly gone. You made our heads spin and our hearts break.
You have been in our family for over 50 years, made a lot of memories and shared a lot of good times and had a lot of laughs. There is a big empty space in our family now, that can never be replaced. Curtis we will miss you and that big smile of yours. We love you Curtis.
Peggy,Hope,Gregg,Brody,Robin,Jase, Kyle and Janell we LOVE you all!
Greg Williams
March 9, 2011
Hey Kiddo! I am going to miss hearing those words as you sat in your chair with that big ole smile.I am going to miss sitting and talking about about work or what went on in our day, no matter how bad my day was when we got done talking it didn't seem to be that bad anymore, you always had great advice and I thank you for that. You were there for us no matter what even if you were missing your Nascar race or we were cutting into your nap time that meant so much to me. you were liked and loved by many, Thank you for everything you will be missed greatly.
Love,
Greg
March 7, 2011
Message to the Beautiful and Loved family of Curt Martin: When I left this world without you,I know it made you blue. Your tears fell so freely, I watched, I know this is true. From this peaceful place called Heaven, where all my pain is gone, I send a gentle breeze to whisper, " My loved ones, PLEASE go on." You need not be troubled,just stay close to God in prayer, Someday, we will all be re-united. His love surrounds you always, everywhere. Just feel the wind upon your face, and as it brushes onto your rosey cheeks, and flows through your beautiful hair, Feel the LOVE that is in the wind that surrounds each and everyone of you !!!!!!!
Ann Ward
Wendy Furman-Paez
March 7, 2011
To most thoughtful family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am heart broken. He was such a hard worker and a wonderful family man. If you needed anything he was there to help you.He would drop anything to give you a hand. I rember my husband working on something in the garage and he yelled over do you need a hand. Since then my husband was killed by a drunk driver and now Curtis can reunite with Lance.My heart is with you all.Lots of Love Wendy, Nick, Ashley and Bryce Furman
Chuck & Pam Shields
March 6, 2011
March 6,
Dear Kyle, Peggy, Hope & Robin,
Please know how very sorry I am about your loss. I know Curt was a very special man and it is so sad that he had such a tragic accident. I have thought about all of you and prayed for you. Remember the good times and the wonderful things he did for each of you and his generousity. These memories along with faith in God will get you through this difficult time but I know it will be hard and wish there was something I could do to ease your burden. Chuck & I will always be grateful for his friendship to Barton. We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers.
Barton Shields
March 6, 2011
I have known Curt for more than 24-yours; almost half of my life and most of my adult life. I found myself on the day of Curt's funeral not knowing what to say, not knowing what to feel; just feeling choked up and on the verge of tears the entire time. Mostly, I just felt like not just the Martin family and all of the people whose lives Curt touched directly, had lost someone very special and very important; but the entire world and this nation in particular had lost someone whose impact has been felt in ways most of us will never know nor understand.
It is Curt, and men like Curt, who are the backbone of America. They have an inherit code of honor that they can never violate and they never expect any more of someone else than what they would of themselves. Curt was the prototypical example of such a man and always led by example; giving the rest of us a model for which we could only hope that we might come close to, but could never truly reach.
He was humble, yet proud; simple in lifestyle, yet complex in intellect and knowledge; focused on whatever was in front of him; yet broad in what he was capable of dealing with. Curt was the type of man and person whom you could always count on to do the "right thing" and that by itself makes him far more valuable than mere words can ever express.
At home, he was the consummate family man; paying attention to the things that mattered and knowing which battles to let go and which ones to take on. He was stern, yet tender and serious, yet often times playful.
I have only known a handful of men in my life that I personally admire, respect, and wish I could be more like; and for me, Curt was such a man and someone who I will personally miss.
I know my son Kyle was very close to Curt, and for that I am thankful. Curt filled the gap many times when I could not be there for one reason or the other. I know Kyle will miss him and I grieve not just for myself, but more so for Kyle. All I can offer Kyle, Hope, Peggy, Robin, Jase, Brody, and the rest of the family, is that so long as you keep Curt in your heart and remember both who he was and what he stood for; you can make it through the day. That is what Curt would have done and that is all any of us can do in such a situation.
Good Bye Curt, you will be dearly missed; forever emulated; and most of all, always remembered!
Barton Shields
March 6, 2011
March 6, 2011
Martin Roldan
March 4, 2011
My condolences to the Martin family, he was a great guy and a great teacher, we are going to miss you amigo.
March 4, 2011
My condolences to the Martin family. I know first hand how generous he was. My Mom and Dad, "D.T." and Neta Garrison were often the recipients. I was living in Santa Maria, but was often in Taft when Curtis and Charles would come by and do some electrical work on their home. They would take a piece of Mom's pie and coffee, but never payment for their efforts. Very special and will always remember.
Jeannine Garrison Hanna, San Diego.
Ty & Teresa Morris
March 3, 2011
We just wanted to express our deepest sympathy for you Peggy, Hope & Robin. Curt was indeed a great guy. He was one to always be laughing and looking on the bright side of things. He is going to be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you all during this time and for the days to come. We love you all very much.
JASE MARTIN
March 2, 2011
PAPA,
I LOVE AND MISS YOU
BRODY WILLIAMS
March 2, 2011
PAPA,
I LOVE YOU
mike G
March 2, 2011
God must of needed a Master Electrician for his construction work project so he called on the best. Sincere Condolences to Peg an your entire family. My faith in god help you through these trying times.
Julie Toon
March 2, 2011
Peg,
Unlike Curt, I am stuck for words to express how sorry and saddened I am for your unexpected loss! Please know how thankful I am for Curt’s influence on my life and know that many of my best childhood memories were spent in your home. I am blessed to have had an uncle who was always there for me. He had a nature you could not help admire and his heart was purer than gold! The lessons Curt taught me as a child will stay with me forever! I love you all and I pray that God fills your home with lots of love and peace during this difficult time!
Veronica Arteaga
March 2, 2011
R.I.P. Mr. Curtis Martin, not only was he a wonderful neighbor he was also one of my son's mentors who helped him get were he is today...you will deeply be missed...May God Bless your soul & the family you left behind always ? your neighbors Veronica, Gio & Alex
Tamara Martin Reese
March 1, 2011
I am so blessed to have had Uncle Curt in my life. Our family has suffered a tremendous loss. My love and prayers to Aunt Peggy, Hope, Robin, and family.
March 1, 2011
We send our heartfelt condolences to the family of Curt Martin. we know, Curt was loved by all who knew him, even those who knew of him. The world
will be a much more lonely and empty place without him. Al and Sue Ward Wright City, OK
Darla Lopez
March 1, 2011
Hope, I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing...it sounds like he was an amazing man, I'm sorry I never had the pleasure of meeting him. Please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family and let me know if you need anything at all...love you xoxo
Angela Glossup
March 1, 2011
Curt I will always cherish the memories I have of spending time with you and your family. I feel truly honored to have called you my Uncle. You were such a blessing to so many people and you will be truly missed by so many. Heaven has a special place for you. Thank you for your wisdom and generosity you shared with me. Love, Angela
CURT 2009
Hope Martin
March 1, 2011
Hope Martin
March 1, 2011
DAD,
I WILL MISS YOUR SMILE AND TALKING TO YOU FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART.I LOVE YOU.
PAPA AND KYLE
HOPE MARTIN
March 1, 2011
PAPA AND BRODY
HOPE MARTIN
March 1, 2011
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