Tobe K. Martinez Obituary (1920 - 2006)

TOBE K. MARTINEZ "To the world she was just a person, But to our family, she was the world" SUNSET - Tobe K. Martinez passed away peacefully at home on February 9, 2006 surrounded by her family. She was born August 12, 1930 in Ogden, Utah, a daughter of Saburoji and Tome Taguchi Yoshimura. She married John A. Martinez in Taos, New Mexico. They were married for 53 wonderful years and were blessed with six children. She enjoyed dancing, reading, cooking, going to Wendover and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her family was the center of her life. She had a generous heart, great sense of humor and the most contagious laugh. She was loved by all who knew her and she will be greatly missed. Tobe is survived by her husband, John; two sons, John R. (Trisha) Martinez, Syracuse; Ron J. Martinez, Sunset; four daughters, Joan K. (Dan) Braunberger, West Haven; Patty Smith, West Point; Nancy (Tony) Garcia, Syracuse; and Judy (Wade) Johnson, South Ogden. She leaves behind a loving legacy of twelve grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers Tokuo (Yoshi) Yoshimura, Roy; Daiiche Yoshimura, Roy; George (Jeannette) Yoshimura, Roy; sisters, Masayo Sato, Roy; and Yutako Shigemura, Japan. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Aki Okuda and a great grandson, Caleb Braunberger. As per her wishes, a private family service was held. The family would like to express their appreciation and deep gratitude to Dr. Carl Gray, The staff of IHC Hospice, John, Tammy, Asilin, RaeAnn, Raelynn, Terry, and Chaplain Michael for their support and compassionate care during our mother's illness. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the American Cancer Society or IHC Hospice. "Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee, God wanted me now he set me free." Funeral directors, Myers Mortuary in Roy. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 February 13, 2006 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ServiceMyers Mortuary of Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 February 13, 2006 11:00 AM