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Stephen Martinez Obituary

Stephen passed away suddenly at Memorial Hospital at age 57. He was a former Homicide Detective with the Colorado springs Police Department and later became a Restaruateur in San Diego, CA. His brothers and sister survive him: Mark Martinez, Rick Martinez, Jody Bonicelli and Barbara Steele. He will be greatly missed by the countless members of Colorado Springs largest family. He joins in Heaven his son, Gabriel; mother Nora; father Alfred; and sister, Sharon Martinez. Stephen was laid to rest Tuesday, December 22, 2009, in San Diego, CA., next to his loving son, Gabriel Jerome Martinez.

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Published by The Gazette on Dec. 23, 2009.

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Yusef Hussainy

January 1, 2010

Steve,
You were like a second Dad to me growing up.Thanks for being there when I really needed someone to talk to. Gabe and I looked upto you more than you will ever know. Please take care of Gabe and my Mom. I miss you, you will always be in my heart.

daniel mascari

December 31, 2009

STEVE was an incredible man just like his son who is a best friend in my heart, they both loved the LORD and always put people first. Ill cherish the memories we had at the garden of the gods and cripple creek after GABE passed. God bless you & rest in peace w/ Gabe & the rest of the loved ones.Good times @ Fridays, Southside Jonny's Westside colorado springs, etc.. Love always, Danunu

December 28, 2009

December 28, 2009

Stephen, I will miss your kind heart and loving smile. You were my favorite cousin. Please say hello to my father, mother, grandma and grandpa as well as all of our other relatives whom you are now sharing heaven with. I know your soul was saved.

Your Cousin - Dick Martinez

Ron Coca

December 23, 2009

Steve and I first met when he was in 6th grade and I was in 7th, and we became life long best friends. If it were not for Steve I would never have found a new life in California. Even though I hadn't seen him since he moved back to Colorado, I will miss him dearly. My sincere condolences to his family in Colorado. God Bless you Steven, I know you are in heaven, so please say hello and give my love Lily.

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