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Lorelle Martin Obituary

MARTIN, LORELLE Lorelle Martin, 75, died Sunday, May 29, 2005, of heart failure. Born Dec. 29, 1929, in Galveston, Texas, she lived in San Diego for 60 years. She was crowned "Miss San Diego" in 1949. She was "Fairest of the Fair" at Del Mar in the late 40s. She enjoyed poker, baseball and fishing. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her mother, Jodie Lyons, in 1996, and father John Lyons in 1981. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Dale Martin of Vista, Robin and Leslie Martin of San Marcos, and granddaughter Dana. A Memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Glen Abbey, Chapel of the Roses, in Bonita. In lieu of flowers, the Family suggests donations to Sharp Hospice, PO Box 3739, La Mesa, CA 91944. Telophase Cremation is handling arrangements. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jun. 8, 2005.

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Rick Diaz

January 11, 2021

I knew her when she was the librarian at Marian High. Was friends with her son Robin. She was very supportive of my career. I just found out of her passing. A friend to all that knew her.
RIP my friend.
Rick Diaz

Kay Lyons Parker

June 17, 2005

Rest in Peace, Lorelle

Kay Lyons Parker (Jim and Rose's daughter)

Anne Williams

June 9, 2005

I played many a game of cards with my Dear Friend Lorelle in the old days. And talked with her on the phone a lot since. Even though see was sick these last several months, she said a few weeks back that she was the happiest she had ever been. She was very proud of her little Grandchild. And was very happy that her sons were friends again, and she hoped they remain close after she left us. I never met her boy's, but she said she Loved you both, and your wives, and hoped that you remain trusting and helping each other along the way. The last I heard, her youngest boy was pestering her to move in with him and his bride so she could be near to both boy's and their families. That's the last time I talked with her. She sounded very happy, though she admitted being quite ill. She was a fine lady -the Queen of Hearts in my book. I'm a few years older than Lorelle, so I won't be getting by the services this weekend. But my prayers are with the family, and her many, many friends. God Bless.

Dale

June 8, 2005

Lorelle left us with a smile on her

face, and a light heart. Her Family

was with her in her gentle journey

from earth. From one Southern Belle

to my favorite Southern Belle, I'll

miss you, Lorelle. I'll look for your smile when it's my time to leave. I love you.

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