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Everett Martinez Obituary
Marty retired from the U.S. Army in 1989 after 23 years of service that took him abroad to many countries to include two tours in Vietnam.
Marty is preceded in death by his parents, Belinda and Joe Martinez and brothers Paul and Frank Martinez.
Marty is survived by his wife, Patricia Martinez of Colorado Springs, and two sons, Anthony "Tony" Martinez of Colorado Springs and Adam Martinez of Pittsburgh, PA. He is also survived by his sisters Marveen Bloom and Lucie Swarm of Eugene, OR, 4 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Pikes Peak Church of Christ, 1402 West Pikes Peak Ave on Wednesday, April 8, 2014 at 11:00 am.
A reception will be held after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks to please send your contributions to either The Make-A-Wish Foundation or The Wounded Warrior Project.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Everett Martinez
Gary Simpson
April 8, 2015
Marty,
RIP, my friend. People will miss your generosity. There were many times you surprised me with wonderful gifts, and I am sure this echoes the thoughts of your other friends. The bowling community will miss your enthusiasm for the sport.
Butch & Kathy Pemberton
April 7, 2015
Marty, Thank you for the opportunity and Honor of bowling with you at the Military National Championships, as a team member and doubles partner. Those are memories I'll always cherish. Our time together every Thursday night bowling on the Perfect Storm League were always enjoyable, I only wish we could have won a championship for you! You will be missed but never forgotten. Pat, Tony and Adam please accept Kathy and My sincere condolences, you will all remain in our thoughts and prayers always. Heavens Bowling Team just got a whole lot better, Rest in Peace Marty!
Page Dew
April 4, 2015
Darn, Marty, you left us too soon. I will pray for your soul and for those you left behind, Pat and sons. Take care my friend, I will miss you always. Page Dew
Rich Romesburg
April 4, 2015
There was something very special about Marty - always so positive and kind. My heart goes out to his family. He will be missed but not forgotten!
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Beverly Hurkes
April 3, 2015
My condolences to Pat and my two sons. Marty was a good husband ,father brother and a friend . He will be missed by many. My love and my prayers .Love Bev, mom
Judy and Ken Lucas
April 3, 2015
Marty,
You were always one of my best friends. I always think of the good old days and the fun you and I and Al always shared at ABC Bowl. RIP in peace my very dear friend. Ken and I both loved you like a brother. Bowl good up there in heaven.
Troy Strader
April 3, 2015
Marty,
Think you for the talks we had they inspired me to be a better bowler and a better man. We all miss you at this years military tournament but now you will be at them all in our hearts. I'm going to miss you my friend, gone but never forgotten. Prayers going up for Pat and family. See you on the other side my brother.
Thomas Best
April 3, 2015
My condolences to friends and family. Bowled with and/or against you for many years. RIP
Donna & John Spiro
April 3, 2015
Marty was just fun to be around and a good bowler. My sympathies to Pat and family..
Chuck Yaklich
April 3, 2015
Marty always had something good to say about everyone. Always asked about the famiy. I enjoyed bowling with he and Pat. Another bowler just made the team in Heaven.
Jackee Martinez
April 3, 2015
I loved the way you always made everybody laugh no matter how bad their day was! Thank you for being a part of my life, i will miss you. All my love and prayers to my family and i am sorry for the major loss.
Dennis Daniels
April 3, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy for the family. I will miss our friendly banter and sharing of bowling equipment during our many events.
Godspeed Marty.
Linda Nelson
April 3, 2015
Marty, I will miss your wonderful and cheerful smile on Thursday nights at bowling. You always greeted everyone with that happy demeanor of yours. Condolences to your family.
tony ricci
April 3, 2015
sorry to see you go. I will miss your help in improving the down and in tournament shots. tony ricci
Dixon Schofield
April 3, 2015
My sincere condolances to the friends and family. Marty was one of the first people I met when I retired to Colorado Springs in 1994. A great man and better friend. RIP
Deuce & Ron Doucette
April 3, 2015
Marty, your generous smile and hearty laugh lit up so many bowling alleys! We are blessed to have known you and so much poorer now that you are gone.
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