Leonardo S.J. Martin M.D.

MARTIN, Leonardo S.J. MD - Died peacefully on Tuesday, Dec 6, at his home in Los Altos. Born Nov. 26, 1925 to Nemesio and Felicidad (San Juan) Martin in Makati, the Philippines. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Helen Mary Dougherty, and his children: Len, John (Janine), David, Mark, Regina Dawson (Michael), and Daniel. Survived also by his brother Jaime; Miriam, Laarni and other nieces and nephews, and four adoring grandchildren: Grace, Joey, Nate and Julie. A respected and admired physician and surgeon at the Sunnyvale Medical Clinic and El Camino Hospital from 1965 to 1993, Leonardo attended the University of Santo Tomas College of Medicine, Class of 1952. Upon coming to America he trained at Philadelphia General, and at Massachusetts General Hospital where he specialized in Urology. He received the Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines Award for medicine in 1960, developed surgical techniques practiced today, and served on the California State Medical Board from 1987 to 2005. His personal achievements throughout his career were overshadowed by his dedication to each patient, his generosity, and a gentle approach to all. He participated in numerous medical missions to the Philippines, in areas of poverty and despair. A humble man of courage and great faith, he put others before himself, was always kindhearted and congenial. He did what God asked of him, was an exceptional husband, father, brother and friend, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He enjoyed painting, piano, working with stained glass, was a terrific tennis player and not a bad golfer. His greatest pride was his family, and with all of us present he was able to celebrate and enjoy his 80th birthday. We will remember you always with love and gratitude. Rest in peace. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Simon Catholic Church, 1860 Grant Rd., Los Altos. Visitations will begin on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 5:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at the Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary, 96 El Camino Real W., in Mtn. View. Private interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Los Altos. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in his honor to the Camino Medical Group, Camino Division, P.A.M.F., 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301; The Leonardo S.J. Martin, M.D. Scholarship Fund-Stanford Urology, Attn: J. Graham, 300 Pasteur Dr., Rm. A261, Stanford, CA 94305; or to a charity of your choice.