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James Martinez Obituary

James "Jim" Martinez, age 47, passed away September 29, 2011 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born Aug. 10, 1964 to Max and Teresa Martinez. He was a lifelong resident of Colorado Springs. Jim was an Environmental Scientist for Colorado Springs Utilities for 17 years. Jim is survived by his wife, Vickie; his parents, Max and Teresa and his sister Julie Singer. Jim was preceded in death by his brother John Martinez. Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, October 6th, 2011 at 1:00pm at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Please visit www.memorialgardensfuneralhome.com to leave your condolences.

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Published by The Gazette on Oct. 5, 2011.

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Marguerite Salazar

October 9, 2011

Dear Aunt Teresa, Uncle Max and Julie - we are so sad to hear about our cousin Jimmy, your dear son and brother. The love in your family is so strong that it will somehow carry you through this very hard time. We all admired how he cared for you, watched over you, and how he loved you. Those acts of kindness will endure in your hearts forever.
Love, your niece, Marguerite Lara Salazar

Gail Arno

October 6, 2011

Max and Teresa: Although we hadn't seen Jim for a long time we always knew how proud you were of him, so I'm thankful to have run into all of you two days before his death. I'll remember Jim's smile as he introduced me to Vickie. Keep the happy memories alive. ~ Gail and Pete Arno

October 6, 2011

Dear Max and Teresa - We are sorry to hear of James passing. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you as you go through this trying time. May God be with you.
Your friends from Security days.
Darrel and Mary Moberly

Lisa Sramek

October 6, 2011

Vickie, I am so sorry that you have to go through this difficult time. I am here for you if you need anything. Prayers and hugs to you.

Joe Martinez

October 6, 2011

Dear Max and Teresa My prayers are with you and your family during this time. Jim is with his brother, uncle, and grandparents and I'm sure having a wonderful time. May God be with you at this time.
Juanita Fisk & family Florence, Colorado

October 5, 2011

Thoughts & prayers going out to his friends and family.

Martha Ricks-Bond

October 5, 2011

Dear Vickie, we're all so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I wish we'd had the chance to know him. Our hearts and prayers are with you and the many who loved him.

Kelly (Arno) Patterson

October 5, 2011

Dear Max and Teresa,

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you both during this difficult time. My memories of "Jimmy" go back to when we were kids and would meet up each day at the bus stop in Black Forest. He was a kind, quiet, polite guy who always insisted on me boarding the school bus first.

Wishing you strength and many blessings as you face one day at a time.

Anna Barr

October 5, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My prayers and condolences are with you all during your time of grief.

October 5, 2011

"I am so sorry to here about James. I want you to know that my prayers are with both of you and the family. Just remember all the happy time that you all shared together.
Marguerite Duncan (Colorado Springs, CO)

October 5, 2011

Vicki, My deepest condolences. Linda Richardson

Lawrence & Lydia Martinez

October 4, 2011

We remember Jim with loving thoughts of the time we shared with him, birthday celebrations spent together, and his many visits to see us. He was Godfather to our daughter, Layne, and we will always cherish the memory of him standing proudly with Lisa that baptism day. We will keep his memory alive by sharing all the wonderful memories we have of him with all our children--who called him "Uncle Jim". We love and miss you, Jim.

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