Joseph Martinez Obituary

My dear Joe,

My life has not been the same since you left my side. I can only hope that when it is my turn to leave this earth that you will be with me - holding my hand assuring me that we will now be together for eternity.

I miss you tremendously, and no one can ever say different. I miss you every second of my life so when people see me smiling, sometimes it is because I'm wearing a mask to hide this unbearable pain of losing you.

You will always be the Light of my Life. I love you for eternity...see you in my dreams.

Your wife always and forever,

THE SPIRIT OF JOE

I Am Still A Soldier -

I am a soldier, a prayer warrior, of the Army of God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my Commanding Officer. The Holy Bible and the Big Book of AA is my Code of Conduct.

Faith, Prayer and the Word of God are my weapons of warfare. I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained by experience, and tried by adversity and tested under fire.

I am a volunteer in this Army, and I am enlisted for eternity. The undisturbed state of the soul. The spirit of Joe lives on.

I will not get out of God's Army, sell out, be talked out, or pushed out. By the grace of God, I am faithful, reliable, capable, and dependable.

When my God needs me, I am there. I am soldier, a warrior, No one has to call me, remind me, write me, visit me, entice me, or lure me. I am a soldier, I am not a wimp.

I am in place now, saluting my King, obeying His orders, praising His name and building His Kingdom!

I am committed. I can not be discouraged. When Jesus called me into this Army, I had nothing. If I end up with nothing, I will still come out even. I will win. I am a winner.

My God has supplied all my needs. I am more than a conqueror. I will always triumph. I can do all things through Christ. The devil cannot defeat me; hell cannot handle me! People cannot disillusion me. Battles cannot beat me.

I am a soldier, a prayer warrior. Even death cannot destroy me. For my Commander has called me from the battlefield. He will promote me to a captain.

Captain Joe!!

I am a soldier in this Army; I'm marching, claiming victory. I have not given up --

Nearer than breathing, closer than hands and feet. I am a soldier marching heaven bound.

My Spirit is Alive!



--Written for Joe by his friend, Riccardo. His Brothers in Christ, Riccardo, Johnny, and Sam


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That you may never be forgotten, but always remembered for the love you always have for our Christ, and the goodness in your heart.

I miss you terribly...stay close to me and watch over us.


With all my love,
your wife

My dear Joe, you're always on my mind -- I miss you, and will love you for the rest of my life.

When they said, it gets better with time... they lied!

I miss you!

My Joe passed away one year and seven months ago yesterday. I miss him so much... I still don't know how I've come this far without him. My life is empty, my heart is broken, my tears are many, but I still continue because my Faith is strong. I love you Joe, Infinity...

My Joe, you are -

The first, the last, my everything
And the answer to all my dreams
You're my sun, my moon, my guiding star
My kind of wonderful, that's what you are
I know there's only, only one like you
There's no way God could have made two
You're all I'm living for
Your love I'll keep for evermore
You're the first, your the last, my everything

And with you I've found so many things
A love so new only you could bring
Can't you see it's you
You make me feel this way
You're like a fresh morning dew on a brand new day
I see so many ways that I
Can love you till the day I die
You're my reality, yet I'm lost in a dream without you.
You're the first, the last, my everything

I know there's only, only one like you
There's no way they could have made two
Joe you're my reality
But I'm lost in a dream without you
You're the first, you're the last, my everything...

Infinity --

July 31, another birthday without you. Sat by your grave which gave me some joy, but my birthdays will never be the same since you left me.

As much as I try to accept your leaving me, I can't, and I don't know how.

Infinity yours -

Dearest Brother,
You are in my thoughts and I miss you but I know you are in a better place. You are with Mom, Tia Chata, cousin Nancy and Bobby and your favorite nephew David who I miss with all my heart.

Brother, Ask God to bless us all, especially Myrna and AJ to help us all ease the pain of losing you. Love ya

Don't leave me in all this pain
Don't leave me out in the rain
Come back and bring back my smile
Come and take these tears away
I need your arms to hold me now
The nights are so unkind
Bring back those nights when I held you beside me

Un-break my heart
Say you'll love me again
Undo this hurt you caused
When you walked out the door
And walked out of my life
Un-cry these tears
I cried so many nights
Un-break my heart
My heart

Take back that sad word good-bye
Bring back the joy to my life
Don't leave me here with these tears
Come and kiss this pain away
I can't forget the day you left
Time is so unkind
And life is so cruel without you here beside me

Un-break my heart
Say you'll love me again
Undo this hurt you caused
When you walked out the door
And walked out of my life
Un-cry these tears
I cried so many nights
Un-break my heart
My heart

Don't leave me in all this pain
Don't leave me out in the rain
Bring back the nights when I held you beside me

Un-break my heart
Say you'll love me again
Undo this hurt you caused
When you walked out the door
And walked out of my life
Un-cry these tears
I cried so many, many nights
Un-break my

Un-break my heart oh baby
Come back and say you love me
Un-break my heart
Sweet darlin'
Without you I just can't go on
Can't go on....

Eternally, your wife

Where are you, my dear Joe?
As if I didn't know--
I hope your haven't forgotten me here on God's green earth.

Where are you, Joe?
With our Precious Lord, I know!
I hope you haven't forgotten me; because I just can't let you go.

So many thoughts of you still take over all other thoughts--Life without you is as painful as the day you let go. "Unto Your Hands I Commit My Spirit", I can still hear you say as you took your last breath to be with our Lord.

I feel so alone without you by my side--you are my life forever more.

So where are you, my Joe?
Yes I know; you're with our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Eternally, your wife

You are always on my mind, my love for you will last forever. I miss you for a life time. Your wife forever -

Happy Birthday my Love - I will celebrate your 50th birthday as we always did - our special tradition will continue in your name. So your birthday candles will light up my life as I remember you and your smile on this special day.

With all my love,
Your wife forever -
Myrna Martinez

My Beloved Joe,

One year ago today, you left your earthly family to be with your spiritual family, our Lord and Savior.

I can only pray that you know how much I miss you, and how much you are so needed here on earth. However, as much as my life has become so incomplete without you, I know you are where you belong with our Precious Lord our God.

Not one day has passed by since you left me that I don't think of you -- you have been in my thoughts, my heart, and my prayers since you left for that beautiful place where we all long to be someday.

You are missed every second and loved forever.

Your Loving Wife for Eternity -

"In My Father's house are many dwellings places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that were I am, there you may be also. (John 14:2-3)

Missing You Forever


How I miss your will to live your life here by my side
Your smile that made me love you more each day that passes by
The way you always looked at me made me feel so grand inside
Oh how I miss your smile, your touch, your will to live again–

How I miss your will to live your life here by my side
Your laughter, your words of wisdom, your kindness, and your jokes
The way you always seemed to know when I had a bad day at work
You were always here for me even at your worst
Oh how I miss your smile, your touch, your will to live again—

How I miss your will to live your life here by my side
But now you’ve gone to a better place where pain does not exist
Where your smile is truly a smile I can only wish to see
Oh how I miss your smile, your touch, your will to live again—

How I miss your will to live your life here by my side
Where your spirit is where it should be with Jesus by your side
You are home where you belong so please wait for me
One day I will be with you as He promised us all we will be—

How I miss your will to live your life here by my side
I love you then, I love you now, I will love you for eternity
Oh how I miss your smile, your touch, your will to live again—

From your Loving Wife, Myrna Martinez

Dear Brother,

It's been a week since you have left us and the sorrow is still fresh for all of us. I find comfort in the laughter and conversations that we had. Your strength and determination is a guidepost for all of us in how we live our lives. Appreciate each other in the time we have left. You were always concerned about our feelings, you big dork, but it was something that I was proud to see in you. JoJo and AJ, your dad told me how proud he was of both you, he told me of his love for his kids and grandchildren. I was so touched by the testimonials from the people he ministered to, something that I did not know he was so involved in. Brother, I am proud you were there to help these people and I cherish the thought that they carry you in their heart. Watch over all of us and we soon we will all be together, happy in the Lord. Love you all.

MYRNA & FAMILY,I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS,OUR SINCERE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MOOCHIE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED BY OUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU

Myrna and family,

I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss and not be there personally to give my condolence. Your words to Joseph express such a beautiful relationship you had here on this earth and know that you will meet again in our lord's heaven. My prayers are with you, your son and all your family.


(Wells H.S)

The Orta Family in Tampa Florida extend our condolences to Myrna, A.J., Leo, Ali, Dona Iris and the rest of the Martinez Family. Myrna you have been part of our family for years and our hearts ache for your loss. We know that you and Joe were soul mates here on earth and someday you will be soul mates in Heaven. Please be strong and our daily prayers to our Lord will ask for your peace and strenght. We love you forever, the Orta's

Myrna and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. An Angel is watching over you. Stay strong. GOD BLESS.

Love, Maribel

Beloved Myrna and AJ,
I can't imagine the difficulties you went through in your trial with our beloved Joseph.
Find comfort in the wisdom of Christ when He says in Jeremiah 29:11.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Find comfort in your faith and it shall be delivered unto you.
God Bless and keep you both.

Beloved Brother,

My heart is heavy and I'm seeking the wisdom you shared with me in your human walk. I have sought and found the following wisdom in a book by Anne Graham Lotz called "Heaven My Fathers House". I am certain you had something to do with it as I have offered continuous prayer to you since you left us.
She describes "Home" as a place filled with Love,acceptance,comfort, and security.
Jesus said "In my Father's house are many rooms;if it were not so, I would have told you.
I am going there to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am."
I Have found comfort and reassurance in knowing that you dwell in a perfect home with all and more than I could ever imagine.
Peace my brother, until we meet again and share that perfect home.

Myrna and AJ,
There are no words that can relieve the pain and sorrow both of you have endured, but to know that your husband and father are in a better place is what will get you through. As you said Ms Myrna, Joe has taught you both to depend not only on the LORD, but also on each other as these days go by. My brother-n-law could say so many good things about you, AJ, Jojo, and Candice. Many days, your ears should have been ringing!! I just know you need each other to get through. It's when you have Joe in your hearts, it's that time that he is wanting you to talk and think about him. Be blessed and know that we too have you in our prayers each day.
Love you,
Sister-n-law and Aunt,

My deepest condolence for your loss.I'm sorry I could not be there but my heart and prayers are with you and your family,GOD BLESS.

Myrna and family, My deepest condolence for your loss. Sorry I could not be there, but I am so glad my cousin Ester has been there for you. Myrna take comfort in knowing that you have a special guardian angel with a big smile watching over both of you
May God Bless you and your family,Nereida

Baby – I have missed you since you left me that terrible morning. But because you have given A.J., our beautiful son, the strength of knowing the truth – you have left me in hands of an Angel. I will take care of A.J. as I have promised you I would; he is all of you but in a younger version, and having him with me I know I will get stronger everyday. I am so sorry for not being as strong as I promised you I would be when our Lord and Savior took you to the Heavens to share His Glorious Home with you. I am so proud of you for hanging in there as long as you did – I know you did it for your family and I know it was selfish of us, but I must admit I’m glad you stayed with me as long as you did. I want you to know that it was as painful for me as it was for you – my tears overflowed all the oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers in the universe. Now the only tears I have are the tears of not having you by my side to hear your laughter even as faint as it may have been it was still your laughter and your smile that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I loved you back when I didn’t even know what love was – and I loved you yesterday when you left me – I love you today – and will love you forever and until we meet again. Look down from Heaven and smile for I will carry your Message and if I am lucky enough to touch just a small handful of people with the Word then you will know that your work here on earth was not in vain. Your Loving Wife, Myrna

Joe, although I know that you are in heaven and no pain will come to you, my selfish mind wishes you were still here with us. Our hearts are broken. You have left this world and left many friends with loving and caring memories. I promised you that I would be here for Myrna, but I will not forgive you for not hanging in there till our date on Saturday. I guess going to heaven with our heavenly father was a better deal! To the Martinez family: especially JoJo, Allen and Irene my deepest condolences. To the best friend anyone in the world can ever have Myrna, I will love you forever please keep strong because that is what Joe would have wanted. A.J., your dad will continue to be proud of you from heaven so continue to be a brave soldier. With loving thoughts, Ester

Tio Cleto, Becca, Kathy, Mary, Jimmy, Emmy, Lulu, Alan, Eddie and families,
Our condolences on the loss of Moochie. I'm sorry we could not be with you at this sad time, but our prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
The thing that I remember most about Moochie is the huge smile that he always had whenever I saw him. He would always have something nice to say about everyone. Moochie we love you and I'm sure our paths will cross again, someday.
With love and affection,
Cousin George (Coke) Martinez and family

Dearest Brother,
You were strong and a fighter. You did not want to give up and were an inspiration. You wanted to be healthy to continue a loving life with your family. You completed your trials and have been rewarded with a reunion with loved ones, Mom, David, Tia Chata, Nancy, and all who went before, back home with God and the angels. You will be missed and know that I love you. My heart is grieving but I know we will all be together again. Please watch over us. Give my baby a hug.