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Ricardo Martinez Obituary

RICARDO MARTINEZ EAST CHICAGO, IN Ricardo Martinez, age 53, of East Chicago, Indiana passed away Sunday, March 30, 2008. Ricardo was a member of First Christian Church of East Chicago and was employed at Community Hospital in Munster, IN with 21 years of service. Ricardo was preceded in death by his mother, Julia Martinez; and brother, Servando Madrigal. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; two children: Ricardo (Fiancée, Vanessa Moreno) Martinez, Jr. and Erica (Jesus Perez) Martinez, both of East Chicago, IN; two grandchildren: Ariana Perez and Eden Jesus Perez; three brothers: Benjamin (Dominga) Ortiz of Brownsville, TX, Jose Luis (Rebecca) Madrigal of Hammond, IN, and Alfonso (Isela) Martinez of East Chicago, IN; two sisters: Guadalupe (Santos) Zurita of Griffith, IN and Elvira (Macario) Salinas of Hammond, IN; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 4, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Geisen Funeral Home, 7905 Broadway, Merrillville, IN with Pastor Israel Ramos officiating. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. Friends may visit with the family at Geisen Funeral Home on Thursday, April 3, 2008 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. with a prayer service Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. To send an online condolence, please visit www.geisenfuneral.com.

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Published by The Times from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3, 2008.

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YOLANDA VAZQUEZ HARRIS

April 5, 2008

COUSIN EVELYN,

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

lydia vasquez

April 4, 2008

Cousin Evelyn and family,
so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband and father.our thoughts and prayers are with you
lydia,Caridad,Isaiah
My mother Alicia also sends her condolences

Shirley Kosich

April 4, 2008

Evelyn,
So sorry to hear of your husbands passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.

John Jonaitis

April 3, 2008

To Rick's Family;
Please accept my sympathy. I worked with Rick for many years at Commumity until a few years ago when I moved to Arizona. He was a kind and caring boss and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Elida Abeyta

April 3, 2008

Erica and Family
Please except my sincere condolences on the passing of your father. There are no words at a time like this, to make your pain lessen. Life will not be the same without your dad, but you will go on as best as can be. May a lifetime of wonderful memories give you strength. Accept my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you.

Josie, Celina , Luis, Cristal and Alyssa Villarreal

April 3, 2008

Dear Aunt Evelyn, Ricky and Erica

We are saddened to hear about the sudden passing of uncle Rick. Our prayers are with you and the family.

myrna ortiz

April 3, 2008

evelyn my heart goes to you and your family i will not be there at the wake but jeff and tegan will be i will be there in spirt

Don Green

April 3, 2008

To the Martinez Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rick was a great friend. I'm also an employee at Community Hospital.

George, Trish & Daughters The Luna's

April 3, 2008

To The Family of Rick Martinez:

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Rick was a great man. He will be truley missed especially not seeing him outside doing lawn work, putting up the holiday decorations, sitting on the stairs enjoying his granddaughter or just being able to say "good morning." May Rick rest in peace.

Your neighbors at 5502 Walsh

Minnie Z. Negron

April 2, 2008

To Tia Evelyn and family we are so sorry for my uncle Rick's passing you are in our prayers. Tio Rick is in a better place now. May God Bless You.
Your niece Minnie Zurita Negron and family

Robert Gonzalez

April 2, 2008

Martinez Family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one. I had the pleasure of working with Rick at Community Hospital. He was truly a great person. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Rest in peace Rick

Yvonne Manley

April 2, 2008

To the family of Rick Martinez, I'm a employee at Community Hosp, Rick not only was my boss, He was my friend! and he will be sadly miss by all who knew him! My prayers are with you all at this time!

FRED SALAZAR

April 2, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dei, Rich, Lissa & Nolan Quast

April 2, 2008

Uncle Rick may God keep you close to his heart, take care of Uncle Servie and Ma Julia as you have always done.
Evelyn, Ricky, & Erica you are all on my and my family prayers.
Always

Monchy & Teresa Ruiz

April 2, 2008

Evelyn, Erica, & Ricky, & other fam.
You are all in our thoughts & prayers. Please take comfort in knowing that God has taken him home & he is with our maker:this is not the end but only the beginning, until we meet again. Blessings,

Linda, Mando, Anjelica, and Gianni Mendoza

April 2, 2008

Evelyn, Ricky, Erica, we were so very sorry to hear about Rick's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Rick was such a wonderful person and will be missed by so many. Please, do not hesistate to call should you need anything during this very difficult time.

Lily Abreu (daughter of Andres & Doris Abreu)

April 2, 2008

My prayers are with the Family
God Bless You

Jerilyn Sons

April 2, 2008

Evelyn,
I am so sorry for your loss. God will give you all the strength you need to get through tis time. I am praying for you.

RAYMOND HERNANDEZ

April 2, 2008

THANKS FOR BEINNG GOOD TO ME -GOD BLESS YOU !!! UNCLE RICK..

Lisa Herrera & Family

April 2, 2008

To the family of Ric Martinez,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. The hurt you feel when you lose a loved one is unbearable, but memories, love, friends, family, and most of all God will help ease the hurt in time. Take advantage of the comfort that is around you, be open with your feelings, and remember, you are in everyones prayers. God Bless you.

April 2, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Community Hospital co-workers,
Tonia Woodley
Louise Hipp
Johnnie Ross
Evaughn Davis
Loretta Taylor

Rachel Alfaro and Joe Cavazos

April 2, 2008

Ricky and Family: You have my deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joan Vith

April 2, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss, Evie, I know how difficult this is. You and your family are in my prayers.

JULIA HERRERA

April 2, 2008

Tio you will be truely missed, but i know that you are in a better place. And that you are watching over all of us especially your family. We love you and will never forget you. Tia Eva if there is anything you need we are here for you and will do are best to help you that goes for Ricky and Erica your father was a great man.
love you guys
The Herrera Family

EDDIE/MIRIAM RIVERA

April 2, 2008

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY MEMBERS.
EDDIE/MIRIAM
LAKELAND, FL.

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