Ignacio "Marty" Martinez 's Obituary
Ignacio Martinez, 94, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. He worked as an architectural engineer for most of his career. He enjoyed woodworking and painting. Ignacio was a truly wonderful husband and was a great Dad to three very special children. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Rachel Martinez. He leaves behind his three children, Darlene Martinez Marshall, Kim Andrew Martinez, and Madonna Martinez Parker; six grandchildren, Rog Lastinger, Steve Lastinger, Lonnie Smith, Elaine Vincent, Jennifer Kalamon, and Christie Sanchez; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Benicio Martinez, and his sister, Silvia Martinez. He shared a special relationship with his niece, Brenda Martinez Ortelli. He will be truly missed by all. Visitation and service is scheduled for Wednesday, August 8, 2018
One night I dreamed a dream.
As I was walking along the beach with my Lord.
Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
One belonging to me and one to my Lord.
After the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that at many times along the path of my life,
especially at the very lowest and saddest times,
there was only one set of footprints.
This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said once I decided to follow you,
You'd walk with me all the way.
But I noticed that during the saddest and most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why, when I needed You the most, You would leave me."
He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you
Never, ever, during your trials and testings.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you."
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