John Martinez
January 25, 1946 - October 26, 2015
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John Paul Martinez, 69, passed away October 26, 2015 with family by his side. John was born January 25,1946 to Andrew Paul Martinez and Bertha Degele Martinez in Billings, MT. Growing up he attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, West High School then worked at Burlington Northern Railroad. In 1965 he joined the U. S. Air Force with his brother Frank. He married Susan Todd later ending in divorce. John was a great guitar player as his father and brothers who formed a band "Martinez Brothers". No one meant more to him than his family. They were his best friends. You would consider yourself lucky if you'd stop by his home to see him play the guitar, sing or watch a good game of football. He had a special place in his heart for his daughter, Melissa and shared it with no one. He is survived by his daughter Melissa; sons Todd, John and Joe; brother Frank; sisters Gloria and Helen; many uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. John is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Robert, Andy and Steve and Andrew Jr.; sisters MaryAnn, Delores and Pauline. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 13, 2015 at Mary Queen of Peace Parrish (Little Flower Church) located at 3411 Third Ave. S. at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements are in the care of the staff at Dahl Funeral Chapel and memories may be shared at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com.
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Missy Sellers
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John was my dad. He served in the air force during Vietnam. He and my mom were stationed at Travis Air Force base in California. I was a true "love child ". It was 1969, No other details necessary. They weren't married, but according to both, had a very memorable night . The product of their union was me. I found them both later in my life because, without his knowledge, I was put up for adoption . It was a very positive reunion. But the relationship that grew from my dad finding out was more then anything I could ever have imagined/hoped for. Discovering him to be my dad changed so much in my life. He was my best friend. We loved each other no matter what we had done/accomplished in our lives. He will be forever missed. I love you dad. So very very much.
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Joseph Allen Wilson-Martinez
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John is my dad. I have known him and love him because he is my dad and my friend. I got to know him and live with him when I see him, I see me . I have a lot of really good times with him. I know that he loves me too because he shows me and tells me a lot about respect and intelligence. While I wasn't able to attend the funeral I have a lot of respect for him giving me his acknowledgement as the father of me helps so much through my life having that is the motivation I have to be myself and make him and my mother Jacquiline Wilson Kalibor Sparboe Robinson, proud. I have also his parents my G randparents Mr. Andrew Martinez and Mrs. Bertha Degele Martinez to thank for the good times and good people that they are and help me to be. My Aunts and Uncles :Aunt Gloria Martinez Beltran Peterson Good and Aunt MaryAnn Martinez Raggl Bettin and Aunt JoeAnn Martinez Castro and Aunt Helen Martinez and Aunt Pauline Martinez and Uncles Frank Martinez and Uncle Stephen Martinez and Uncle Andrew Martinez Jr. and Uncle Andrew "Uncle Andy Mouse" Martinez and Uncle Robert Martinez and Uncle Louie Raggl and Uncle John Castro "my dads Compadre" Uncle Frank Beltran and Aunt Corrina Espinoza Martinez Aunt Connie Oster Martinez Aunt Sue Martinez Aunt Virginia Martinez Aunt Miranda Martinez Aunt Jackie Ramirez Gonzalez Martinez Uncle Kenneth Bettin Step mother Rosalie Martinez and Step Mother Kimberely Catnaw Martinez and they are a few more I might know of and they are worth mentioning though I am out of space I respect and love you too you know who you are. Thanks for the memories dad I know your in a good place always and forever. Your son Joseph Allen Wilson-Martinez.