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Martin Abrego Obituary

Born in Texas January 15, 1921, has passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on Wednesday April 14, 2010 in Santa Rosa, California. An avid lover of bingo, Martin lived an active and fulfilled life. He served in the Navy during World War II, and traveled the world working for Pan Am airlines. Some of Martin's many careers also included theater-acting, modeling, cosmetology and even as an EKG technician. Martin truly had a heart of gold and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his sister Mary Lou (Maria) Barrera; many nieces and nephews in Texas; as well as adopted family and many friends in Santa Rosa. By his request a formal service will not be held, but donations in his memory can be submitted to: Memorial Hospice 821 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401

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Published by Press Democrat from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2010.

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Dwayne Bigall

April 15, 2023

I sure do miss you mr martin .I hope they play a great game of bingo up there for you .
I love you
Dwayne

dwayne bigall

December 5, 2010

Mr Martin,
merry Christmas.The holidays are just not the same without you.The kids and I miss you and talk about you and the times we had. Martin I love you and miss you .
Love Dwayne

Tyler Mackenzie

December 4, 2010

Dear Mr. Martin,

Your never ending kindness and care, as well as your friendship to myself and others, will be forever appreciated. I will always feel blessed and grateful to have known you and for you to be a part of my extended family.

I hope by now you are enjoying the great bingo halls in the sky; I envision "Charlie" calling all of your lucky numbers, and ask that you keep me a seat next to you reserved for when I enter that final goodnight.

May you look down at us with a smile, and bless us all with your kind spirit while we are without you in person.

God Bless and Thank You.

Anne Mackenzie

April 25, 2010

Mr Martin,
I was honored and blessed to have known you through Dwayne Bigall. You were such a good father-figure to Dwayne and such a wonderful addition to his loving family. I was grateful that I was allowed to be included in some of the family events and other fun times with you and Dwayne's family. Your stories and your life were inspiring to me and everyone. May you rest now in peace and love.

Joyce Thomas

April 21, 2010

Mr Martin,
You are a truly special person and I am blessed to have known you. I will forever remember the first time we met on the day Kayla was born you and Dwayne came to the hospital and your face so eager to see the baby still in the nursery for "family members only" I told the nurse you were her great grandfather...your face lit up the entire room when you put your finger in her hand...I know forever you will be holding her hand and the hands of Celeste and Shelby also. You blessed all of us with your grace and gentleness, you will remain in my heart forever.

Dwayne Bigall

April 21, 2010

Mr Martin you will truly be missed. I will never forget the times we shared together.I'm proud to have you as part of my family . I know we are not part of your real family but be reassured you were part of ours. I glad my grandchildren gave you so much joy and warmed your heart so.I hope that your adopted California family helped make the last years of your life a memorable one . Mr martin we will always love you and we will all miss you.Mr Martin you will always be part of this family.
love Dwayne

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