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Mike Martinez Obituary

Martinez, Jr., Mike T. age 50, called home to God on July 17, 2010. Beloved husband of Catherine, dear father of Angela (Danny) Sobecki, Carrie, Michael, Andrew, and Matthew, grandfather of Grace, Allie, Nathan, and Kailey, dear son of Eva (nee Torres), brother of Morris (Tina), Mark (Donna), Mary Helen (Ray) Glenn, and Marie, fond uncle of Morris Jr., Angelina, and Marriah. Funeral Wednesday, July 21, 2010 9:30 a.m. Walter L. Sojka Funeral Home 1427 W. Chicago Ave. to Holy Innocents Church for the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert. Visitation Tuesday 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 312-666-2673.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 19, 2010.

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Tina Martinez

May 24, 2011

MIKE MOTHER'S LEAVING
Mom's eighty seven,
death has to come
Yet sadness I know will
But in her space I will remain.
When eyes begin to fill
I'll show her only happiness
And not the pain inside
By going deep within to where
Fond memories reside.
And when I can't contain my tears
The place that I will go
Is out into my garden where
They'll make her flowers grow.

Love you Mom!! I miss you very much.

Tina "SIS"

October 15, 2010

For My Brother in Law:

So many things about you have always made me happy that I was a part of your family....

And it seems that feelings only grew as the years gone by. You're a special person, and I am lucky to have you for my brother in law.

Warmest Wishes
Tina Sis Martinez

Moe Jr.

October 15, 2010

There are all kinds of Uncles in the world.....

Happy Birthday to the Greatest!!!

Morris, Jr.

Moe Your Brother

October 15, 2010

For My Brother on His Birthday:

We may have laughed alot, joked around alot, talked and gave each other advice, but we don't often say what's most important...

So, on your birthday, I hope you knew how much you meant and how happy I am that you're my brother!

Happy Birthday!!

Morris Martinez

Martinez Family

October 15, 2010

For a BROTHER Who Means So Much

God made you very special - His loves comes shining through In all the kind and thoughtful things You find to say and do......

He made your hands to do his work, Your life to show His ways - May He LOVE YOU and REWARD YOU with his blessing all your days with him.

Happy Birthday and Love Always!

Morris, Tina and Morris, Jr.

Martinez Family

October 15, 2010

Enjoy your day it's your BIRTHDAY!!

Thoughts of you always!!

Morris Martinez & Family

Morris Martinez, Sr.

October 15, 2010

Happy Birthday Bro.......

Still UNBELIEVEABLE bro you left me just like that...!!!???

Moe

Tina "SIS" Martinez

October 15, 2010

I want to wish my BEST brother-in-law MIKE MARTINEZ, JR. (51) a very Happy Birthday today. We lost him back in July and are hearts are still mending. Just came home from the cemetary with Morris, Morris, Jr. and Gorie we put some flowers and balloons on his grave and of course Morris thru a bottle of Beck's on his grave. Morris celebrated his birthday with.. his brother. We love you MIKE!

Your SIS!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Morris Martinez, Jr.

October 15, 2010

happy b-day to my brother uncle mike r.i.p.

Moe, jr.

Tina Martinez

October 11, 2010

Mike:

5 seconds to late for 10/10/10. You were always crazy about numbers.

Sis

Tina Martinez

October 10, 2010

Mike:

Today is 10/10/10. I am going to play the lotto in honor of you.

Love you man!
Sis

Cousin Johnny & Dottie Varela

October 10, 2010

Morris & Tina

To Comfort You:

Look to your memories for comfort....to your friends for understanding... to your faith for hope and peace.

With Hearthfelt Sympathy.

Memories are forever!

Your Cousin Johnny Varela

Morris:

It's hard to put into words the feelings, the memories in your heart. I'll always have them and please know my thought's and prayers are with each and everyone of you. We love you and we are here when ever you need us.

Cousin Johnny Varela & Dottie Varela
Georgia

Tina Martinez

September 10, 2010

Mike:

Your youngest son Matthew just turned 21 on September 5, 2010.

Tina Martinez

#1 Nephew Martinez

September 10, 2010

Mike:

You left 1 nephew behind: Morris Martinez, Jr. and he misses you so much.

Lots of Love!

Herman Puente

September 9, 2010

To Martinez Family
The memories were alway good ones. Mike is Home with Dad now.
Love Herman & DeAnn Puente

Katarina Berndt

August 29, 2010

To Martinez Family
Our prayers are with you.
R.I.P Mike
Berndt&Shannon Family

Uncle Leo, Aunt Carrie Charles & Family

August 28, 2010

Morris, Tina & Morris, Jr.:

God Bless You In Your Sorrow.

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds"

May you have hope in your heart to light your way, and the Lord's brighest blessings to comfort you each day.

With Prayers and Sympathy.

Thinking about you in this time of sorrow.

Uncle Leo, Aunt Carrie and Family

Cousin Lydia & Amador Sanchez

August 28, 2010

Martinez Family:

Remembering Someone Special....

Your loved one left a legacy of special things like these - Acts of kindness, friendships, and happy memories...

Your loved one touched so many lives, and may it comfort you To know that special memories live on with others, too.

With Deepest Sympathy!

Our loved one "Mike," I did'nt get to see him the last time I was there in CHICAGO.....sob.

Love: Cousin Lydia & Amador Sanchez

Tio Leo, Tia Carrie Charles & Family

August 28, 2010

Martinez Family:

God's Blessings...Praying you lean on the love of the Lord for the peace, strength and comfort you need.

You are in our thoughts and hearts for your loss.

Love: Tio Leo, Tia Carrie and Family

Tio Jesse & Tia Angie Torres

August 28, 2010

Morris, Tina & Family:

Your Loved One Lives Forever in The Lord. May you find comfort in knowing that your loved one is in God's care.

Our prayers are with you and the Martinez family. May God grant you and the family peace during this time.

We love you,
Tio Jesse and Tia Angie Torres

Gracie & Peter Carrell

August 28, 2010

Morris, Tina and Family:

Memories, laughter, love...the treasures we keep forever. Let those good memories play over and over in your heart.

With Sympathy.

Our hearts go out to you and all the family. Our deepest sympathy...Mike will always be with you guys just like my Dad.

Love & Hugs
Gracie & Peter Carrell

Tia Herlinda Varela

August 24, 2010

Dearest Martinez Family:

You're in my Heart...and in my Prayers.

Mike will be missed by alot of people that loved him so much you all seen that at his funeral. May God give you ALL the peace that you need.

Love always: Tia Herlinda Varela

Tia Josie Villlarreal & Family

August 24, 2010

Martinez Family:

Grace and Peace be multiplied unto you.

Praying God will hold you close today and your faith in Him will give you strength, hope and PEACE.

In our saddest times God gives us his Love and his strength.

Tia Josie Villarreal & Family

Mike Martinez

August 24, 2010

Mike Martinez

August 24, 2010

Mike Martinez

August 24, 2010

Tom Felt

August 17, 2010

Morris & Family:

Thinking of You....In your Loss

With deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Tom Felt, CPS Truck Driver

Lamont

August 17, 2010

Morris & Family:

Thinking of You....In your Loss

With deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Lamont (NYG), CPS Truck Driver

Addison Vazqez

August 17, 2010

Morris & Family

Thinking of You....In your Loss

With deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Addison Vazqez, CPS Truck Driver

Joshua Vendett

August 17, 2010

Morris & Family:

Thinking of You....In your Loss

With deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Joshua Vendett, CPS Truck Driver

Mark Mudell

August 17, 2010

Morris & Family:

Thinking of You....In your Loss

With deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Mark Mudell, CPS Truck Driver

Ronnie Williams

August 17, 2010

Morris & Family:

Thinking of You....In your Loss

With deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Ronnie Williams, CPS Truck Driver

Kevin

August 17, 2010

Morris & Family:

Thinking of You....In your Loss

With deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Kevin, CPS Truck Driver

Ervin

August 17, 2010

Morris & family:

Thinking of You....In your Loss

With deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Ervin, CPS Truck Driver

Bill Matt

August 17, 2010

Morris & family:

Thinking of You....In your Loss

With deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Bill Matt, CPS Truck Driver

Gabe

August 17, 2010

Morris, Tina & Lil Moe:

Sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in my thought and prayers. It is so hard to believe.

Love you guys!
Gabe
Chicago Public Schools (CPS)

Tina (SIS) Martinez

August 17, 2010

Mike:

They tell us LIFE GOES ON but when??

Tina Martinez
LOL

Mike: This one is for YOU!!!! WE ALL LOVE YOU!!!

Tina (SIS) Martinez

August 17, 2010

Uncle Mike: Me & You in better times

Morris Martinez, Jr.

August 17, 2010

Morris Martinez, Jr.

August 17, 2010

Uncle Mike:

My Best Uncle ever, My brother, My friend, My house roomate, .......

LOVE YOU MAN!!!

Morris Martinez, Jr.
Your #1 Nephew

Marcia McKinney

August 17, 2010

Tina & Family

Sorry for your family loss. It's sad to hear about Mike. Please know your family is in my prayers.

Love Marcia McKinney
American Dental Association

Mark & Donna Martinez

August 17, 2010

Mike:

You will always be in our hearts.

Mark & Donna Martinez
Brother & Sister in law

Tina Martinez

August 17, 2010

Mike:

My loving nieces Angelina and Mariah will miss your kindness with them they will always remember you when you lived down stairs from them.

Love you Sis.

Tina Martinez

Mariah Martinez

August 17, 2010

Uncle Mike:

I Love You Uncle Mike and will miss you a whole bunch. Your loving niece Mariah Martinez "4 yrs. old"

Mariah Martinez, Your Niece

Angelina Martinez

August 17, 2010

Uncle Mike:

I Love You Uncle Mike and will miss you very much......Your Niece Angelina Martinez "8 yrs. old".

Angelina Martinez, Niece

Wanda Rivera-Roman

August 17, 2010

Morris & Tina Martinez & family

Caring Thoughts...

Wishing you the strength you need to carry you through this time.

Martinez Family:

I am so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Take care & God bless,
Wanda, Nelson and family.

maria monge

August 13, 2010

mike I miss you so much. you left me without saying goodbye , but you'll always have a place in my heart love you miss you

August 13, 2010

I miss you so much mike ,still don't believe you left me without giving my kiss goodbye,you'll always be in my heart love you and miss you deeply

Jose Rivera

August 10, 2010

Thinking of You....In your Loss

With deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Jose Rivera, CPS Truck Driver

Dave O'Reillly

August 10, 2010

Thinking of You....In your Loss

With deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Dave O'Reilly, CPS Truck Driver

Tom Carusillo

August 10, 2010

Thinking of You....In your Loss

With deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Tom Carusillo, CPS Truck Driver

Fred Galarza

August 10, 2010

Thinking of you....In Your Loss

With deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Fred Galarza, CPS Truck Driver

Niece Marlene

August 10, 2010

Here in Texas thinking and praying for my mom, aunt and uncles and cousins in Chicago as they say goodbye to their brother and my uncle Mike. I love you all!

Marlene

Chester

August 5, 2010

Thinking of You.....In Your Loss

With Deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Chester, CPS Truck Driver
Board of Eduation

Carlos Deloures

August 5, 2010

Morris:

Thinking of You.....In Your Loss

With deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Carlos Deloures your brother & friend
CPS Warehouse

Mark Mitchell

August 5, 2010

Thinking of You....In your Loss

With deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Mark Mitchell, Supervisor
CPS Warehouse

Ean Thompson

August 5, 2010

Thinking of You in your loss.

With deepest sympathy to you at this time.

Ian Thompson, BOSS
For The CPS Warehouse

Chanel

August 5, 2010

May God continue to keep your family in this time of bereavement. Your family is in my prayers.

Chanel, CNA
St. Paul's House

August 5, 2010

I am Mike's youngest sister Marie for those that don't know me. I am just taking this time to thank all of you for your kind words and memories of my brother. He for sure had a very kind heart and he may have not been perfect but he was for sure one of God's servant. I will miss his laugh and his "hell no". Miss you bro. Love, Sis

Pedrosa Phil

August 5, 2010

Thinking about you Bro !!!

Becky Charles

August 4, 2010

To my "Chicago" family, I want you to know that you are in my prayers always. I remember back to the times as kids we played at Buelita's house. Mike will be missed by his Texas cousins. Take care and God Bless

Cowboy fans from Chicago

Tina Martinez

August 3, 2010

Tina Martinez

August 3, 2010

Mike my brother in law, my brother and my friend......!!!!

Tina Martinez

Mary Ann & The Blue Team

August 2, 2010

My dearst Tina, Morris, Eva and Family:

It seems there's very little anyone can say or do To ease the loss of one who meant so very much to you, But may you find some comfort in the sorrow that you bear, Just knowing there are many hearts that understand and care.

Mary Ann, Head Nurse & "The Blue Team"
St. Pauls House

Tina Martinez

August 2, 2010

Mike:

Love You Man.

Tina

Louie

August 2, 2010

May God be with you on this time of sorrow. Be Strong. Your in our prayers.

Louie, CNA
St. Pauls House

Shane

August 2, 2010

May God be with you on this time of sorrow. Be strong. Your in our prayers.

Shane, CNA
St. Pauls House

Marissa

August 2, 2010

"My Condelence"

Marissa, CNA
St. Pauls House

Betlhem

August 2, 2010

My Condelence to the whole family.

Betlhem, CNA
St. Pauls House

Chanel

August 2, 2010

May God continue to keep your family in this time of bereavement. Your family is in my prayers.

Chanel, CNA
St. Pauls House

Ted Stanek

August 2, 2010

My condelence to the whole family.

Ted Stanek, Manager of Maintance
St. Pauls House

Jill

August 2, 2010

We hold your family in our prayers.

Jill & Therapy Department.
St. Pauls House

Ana

August 2, 2010

My Condelences!

Ana Reyes, Project Coordinator
St. Pauls House

Ern

August 2, 2010

Condelence to the family.

Ern, CNA
St. Pauls House

Tonya

August 2, 2010

My condolence to the whole family!

Tanya, Head Nurse
St. Pauls House

Mary Ann

August 2, 2010

My dearest Tina, Morris, Eva & Family:

My deepest sympathy...all my prayers to you.

Mary Ann, Head Nurse
St. Paul's House

Morris & Tina Martinez

July 30, 2010

Mike:

2 weeks tomorrow.....and still in shock!!

We love and Miss You Bro!

Love ya, Morris & Tina Martinez

Frank Solorzano

July 30, 2010

May your soul rest in peace. Will remember you in my daily prayers.

Helen Glenn

July 30, 2010

Brother,
You were a star here on earth, now you will shine in the heavens! Your sweet spirit was enjoyed by all who knew you.
You will be missed but not forgotten.
Love,
Mary Helen & Raymond

Tina (Sis) Martinez

July 29, 2010

Mike:

Not a day goes by without thinking about you.

Tina(SIS)

Eva (Mom) Martinez

July 29, 2010

Mike:

I ..... will meet you up in heaven SON!

MOM
St. Paul's House

Tina Martinez

July 29, 2010

Mike my brother my friend.
Rest in peace. I'll see you one day.
Love: Tina your(#1 SIS!)

Leon & Mary Aguilar

July 24, 2010

MARTINEZ FAMILY: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss - Mike was a wonderful man and he will be truly missed. May God bless you always.

Rosie & Raymond Ramos

July 21, 2010

We were sorry to hear about the passing of my cousin Mike-you will be missed-May God give his children and brothers Morris and Mark and sister Marie peace in this tme of saddness

Stopka Family

July 20, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ingeborg Lawrence

July 20, 2010

My condolences to the Martinez family. Mike was the best mailman we ever had. He will be truly missed. You will be kept in my prayers.

Aguirre Family

July 20, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to the Martinez Family. Mike was a great person, he will be missed by many. He truly lived his dash in life. You will be kept in our prayers.

Affiliated Resources

July 20, 2010

Our prayers are with the Martinez family.He was not only our mail carrier but our friend. We looked forward to seeing him each day. His smile and witt will live on. Everyday we get our mail we will think of him .God Bless.

Joe & Melissa Stewart

July 20, 2010

We are so saddened to hear of Mike's passing. We enjoyed seeing his smiling face everyday. He will truly be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Paulo Villarreal

July 20, 2010

My deepest condolencies for the Martinez family, rest in peace Mike. Marie my prayers for you and your family in these hard times, may God give you the strength you all need. Love you. Paulo

LAURA PILUDU

July 20, 2010

Mike:
YOU ALWAYS MADE THE HOILDAYS EVEN MORE HAPPY IN MY HOUSE. WE ENJOYED ALL THE THINGS THAT WE ALWAYS DID. EVEN IF IT WAS JUST HANGING OUT IN THE YARD OR SWIMMING IN THE POOL. MY FAMILY WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH ALONG WITH MYSELF. YOU WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS.

LOVE, THE PILUDU\TEHRANI FAMILIES

Vanessa Dubreuil

July 20, 2010

Mike,
Despite our differences I will always love you and rember you.

Vanessa

Oscar Arista

July 20, 2010

I wil miss you Bro.
Oscar

Jacob Sharp

July 20, 2010

To the family of Mike, I am so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of such a wonderful guy. Mike was my mailman and friend. I always looked forward to seeing him and talking to him about all kind of things. He was the kind of guy that was so easy to get along with and a genuine kind of man. There are not alot of people like Mike and I think the world would be a much better place if there were. I know the neighborhood will also miss his smiling face. I hope your family finds some solace in this time of deep sadness in knowing he did alot of good. He will be missed. Mr Jacob Sharp

Ron Prokaski

July 19, 2010

Mike will be greatly missed by all those lucky enough to know him.

Lisa Lustro

July 19, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Martinez family. Mike will be greatly missed.

Monica Minjares

July 19, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Carol & Terry Bodnarchuk

July 19, 2010

Mike was the best mailman ever. We will truly miss him. We are so sorry for your loss, God be with you and your family. May He comfort you in this time of sorrow and great loss.

Cathy Tincher

July 19, 2010

Mike, During our three short years together we had good times and bad. Iwill always cherish our time together. You will always be in my heart with lots of love. Every minute of everyday.
YOUR CATHY

Eileen Treacy

July 19, 2010

Mike was a part of our neighborhood and community. Everyday he was a friendly face with a cheerful hello to brighten our days. He will really be missed. With condolences and sympathy to Mike's family.

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