Name: Mass of Christian Burial for Martin "Marty" Butkovich
Start: 2022-03-22T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Martin "Marty" Butkovich January 27, 1958 - March 8, 2022 On March 8, 2022, Martin "Marty" Butkovich passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart in Spokane, WA with his daughters at his side. Marty was born on January 27, 1958, and grew up in Roslyn, WA where he loved the outdoors and wildlife.

In 1976, he went to Willamette University to play baseball for the Bearcats, and eventually obtained his master's in counseling and Psychology. Marty lived in Spokane for the last 20 years and earned his retirement by working as regional administrator for Washington State in various health services positions for over 35 years.

He is survived by his mother Jean, his two daughters Carly and Kennedy, his sister Lisa, and four nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father John and his brother Benny. He was loved by so many, and he will forever be missed.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 11:00am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in (211 N. B St, Roslyn, WA 98941) followed by Burial at Roslyn Cemetery. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.

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Published by Northern Kittitas County Tribune from Mar. 15 to Mar. 21, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Martin Butkovich

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6 Entries

Stan Hages

June 16, 2024

Carla & I think of you often. Wishing your family well! RIP our dear friend.

Jeff Thomas

June 15, 2024

I´d like to offer my sincere belated condolence's to Marty´s family and friends. We were actually quite good friends in college. Marty invited myself and several other friends(we were all from Hawaii) to spend Thanksgiving with his family in Roslyn. I cherish the memories of playing in the snow, riding snowmobiles, and talking to the cows. One one trip to Roslyn he and his friends introduced me to beer and tomato juice(?)...whoever thought that was a good idea? Had some great times playing pool in that town as I was pretty fair with a cue. Anyway, we lost touch MANY years ago and as we are now trying to get some of us together I just learned he had passed. I am very sorry to hear this...I had always hoped to reconnect with him. Please know that I consider him among the best of persons I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and will always remember the hospitality he and his family extended to us. Sincerely, Jeff Thomas (503) 949-4215

Stan Hages

March 18, 2022

Marty was a great competitor, and a favorite funny guy on the team (Cresto & Lanphere)! He was younger than most of guys and caught a lot of the trash talking that went on. He handled it well & gave his share back. He came from a great Roslyn family & will be missed. Rest In Peace my friend! Prayers to Mom, sister & daughters!

Elaine Rustvold. (Minerich)

March 17, 2022

I am a classmate of Marty´s from Roslyn, we went to kindergarten and first grade together before I moved in second grade. He was a very caring and kind person. One day in class I told our teacher I had something hurting me on my next but she didn´t believe me till finally I was crying and went up to her desk. It was a tick on my neck from mushroom picking with my parents the day before. The teacher put it in a jar and Marty and I took it to the principal which I thought was pretty cool because I had a little crush on him then. I will always remember that
day.
I am so sorry to hear that he has passed. He will truly be missed.

Pam Arena

March 17, 2022

I had the honor of working with Marty for many years. He was not just my co-worker and supervisor but he was also my friend. Marty was a kind, caring man who positively touched the lives of many, many young lives throughout his career. He was a family man first and spoke of his daughters often. You could hear the pride and love in his voice when he would speak of them. Marty definitely left his mark on this world and will be greatly missed. Rest easy now and free of pain Marty, I appreciated you so much and will miss you greatly.

Steve Cordero

March 15, 2022

I had the opportunity to work with Marty for many years, with his last assignment as my supervisor. He had a passion for the work he did, he had a great sense of humor, and Ellensburg was the home of his favorite burger. He loved Kittitas County, he always said it was his home. Mostly, he loved his daughters and his family, they were his joy. Rest in peace, and heaven just improved their pitching squad.

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