Obituaries

Condolences

• 10/01/2021

  Chris aka Jkaine

  I'm so sorry your family's loss. No words are sufficient. Peace and Blessings to you and yours my friend.

• 10/01/2021

  SAMUEL AND MICHELE FADDIS

  SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS PRIMA AND IF YOU NEED ANYTHING WE ARE JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY........

• 10/01/2021

  Raette

  I didn't know Walt,but my daughter Michele Reihs Faddis is a patient at Davita and her and her hubby Sam knew him and his wife.My thoughts and Prayers To his wife and all their Family and Friends.

• 10/01/2021

  Don Lee

  Norma, My sincere condolences on Walt's passing. What a great guy he was. Some of my best memories are the times with Walt and you when our kids were at Logan.

• 10/01/2021

  Dan Salas

  Norma and Mikie: During the few times that I was privileged to be with Walt and share a few laughs and drinks, I learned to love and respect him. His wonderful sense of humor and quick wit were among his many wonderful qualities. Please accept our condolences and know that he is in our preyers. Peace be with you.

• 10/01/2021

  Michael Hill

  To All-so sorry for your loss. I only met Walt a few times. Him and Norma were always always warm and hospitable to me. I could easily see where the kids got their great personalities. (shoulda bugged him to show me how to Salsa dance!) Treaure every single wonderful memory of him. No one can take those from you.

• 10/01/2021

  Perry de Vlugt

  Dear Norma and Mike- When one mentions the James Logan Marching Band , one cannot think enough and thank you for all the love and support 'Mom and Dad' gave us during our high school years. Never forgotten, never will he be. You and the family have always been a high point in my life and think of you often and am happy to have had the time with 'Dad' growing up. May he rest in peace and keep on following the beat of the drum of every marching band- Big Hugs and positive thoughts during this time of sadness- Perry de Vlugt / JLHS 1983

• 10/01/2021

  Ruben Estrada

  Uncle Walt was my father's cousin and dearest friend. My children, my wife and I will miss him. He was our Uncle, family historian, friend, and inspiration. Much love to Auntie Norma and our dear Martinez Family. - Ruben

• 10/01/2021

  Manuel & Grace Montijo

  May you rest in peace Walt.

• 10/01/2021

  Tainette

  Even thought I didn't meet him I felt like I knew him through Michael. My prayers are with you.

• 10/01/2021

  Tracey Trujillo

  a beautiful man has left us...you truly will be missed Uncle Walt.

• 10/01/2021

  JESSI REYES MURRAY

  My condolences to Norma and family. Walt was such a delight to know. I am so sorry for your loss.

• 10/01/2021

  Sylvia Jansen & Chuck DeLong & Family

  Our deepest sympathy to hear of our dear friend Walt's passing. He is now held in the arms of our dear LORD. Our love always, SYLVIA, CHUCK & FAMILY

• 10/01/2021

  Mone

  My deepest sympathy goes out to Michael and is extended to the entire Martinez family. Losing a loved one is extremely hard. Losing a remarkable soul like Waldemar is even harder. I did not know Mr. Martinez but I know his son Michael. Michael is a remarkable, humble man and this is how I know his father was a great man. May God be with you all and may you find peace in your hearts knowing he is no longer suffering but with you looking over you. L.O.V.E Mone

• 10/01/2021

  Manuel Provedor

  yWalt & Norma were for many years our dear friends and neighbors, right next door. We got to love them as our brother and sister, and knew their children, and we spent very good moments together. We will miss Walt very much, but, we will never forget him as long as we live. GOD needed a very good gardener, and the heavens are richer with his knowledge and talent. Walter, you have gone ahead of us, but, we look forward to see you and be with you again. Our love always. Manuel & Connie Provedor

• 10/01/2021

  Julie Torres(Najera)

  When I heard that Walt went to heaven on July 7th I could hardly believe it. I knew he was so ill and he was failing but what was so remarkable about this date was that he went to heaven 7 month to the date that my dad went to heaven. My dad left us on December 7th at 4:30 in the afternoon.(his compadre went to heaven) Nina, Michael, & Christina, my dad was there at the heavenly gates welcoming his compadre with open arms. I actually have had this exact dream. Michael & Christina, I know what you are feeling but everyday, I thank God for giving me 74 years with my dad, but it still hurts. There's not a week that goes by that I don't have have a complete break down.....when this happens, all I do is pray and ask that God take away the sadness that my heart endures. I have so many good memories with the Martinez Family. I will keep all of you in my daily prayers.

• 10/01/2021

  Anthony V. Najera

  I have so much to share I don't know where to begin. Mr. Martinez was an amazing man, father, friend, husband and confidant. He was an honest hard working man who LOVED his family. If one was fortunate enough to be in his "circle" of friends you were loved.....and he showed you in his own way. The Walt way. I met Mr. Martinez the summer of 1981....I was 15 yrs old. I met him at band camp that summer as his son Michael was my tent-mate. Mike had asked to have me in his tent to help my transition into high school. A life-long friendship was formed. I was on a break at band camp and he approached me and introduced himself. Right off the bat you could tell he was a strong man in so many ways. I was fond of him from the moment I met him. He always asked me to play the song "Take Five" for him and I was always happy to do it. He became a regular person in my life as my relationship grew with the Martinez's. Talks with Mr. Martinez were always fun and full of facts, history, advice and most all passion! Walt was a passionate man in every sense of the word....and I loved him for that. He was like my late father in a ways because they were old school. Gentlemen. Dapper! Dressed well, handsome, loved music, took care of themselves, awesome cooks and enjoyed spirits as a celebration of life, family and friendship. He was a man of his word. That much you could bet on. A man you could count on. Always ther for advice and adventure. Many of us remeber him from the Logan Band years and his willingness, as Mike said, to drive broken down U-hauls with our equipment to the next field show. Never complained. Always smiled and had a story for you. It was his way of supporting his son, and all of us kids who were lucky enough to have had him touch our lives. My family, sibilings/spouses included, had the opportunity to "break bread" one last time with him this past February as we sat at a restraunt and "celebrated" my fathers passing. It was just like the old times back in the 80's..

• 10/01/2021

  Diane & Michael French

  I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.