Brianna Olimpia Martin

Brianna O. Martin departed from her earthly home and God opened his arms to welcome her on Saturday, November 28, 2015. She was a special and loving resident of the greater Lansing area.

Brianna was born in Punta Brava, Havana, Cuba in the late 30s. In 1961, she met Alberto I. Martin, her loving husband of over 45 years around the time of the Cuban revolution. Together they formed a family. In 1965, Brianna left Cuba with her two children for the United States and within a few years reunited with her husband and stepson, Alberto R. Martin, in Lansing, Michigan.

Brianna was the eternal student of learning and life. She loved to read about every possible subject matter, especially art, music, entertainment, literature and science. She completed her master's degree in education at Michigan State University and later completed an associate degree through Lansing Community College in Hotel and Restaurant Management. In her later years, Brianna took singing lessons and wrote music lyrics for enjoyment.

She leaves behind her children, Carl A. Martin of Haslett and Cristina (Steve) Stanley of Williamston. Her stepson Alberto (Maria) Martin of Lansing. She has two grandchildren Jessica (Reggie) Shuck of Williamston and Tristan A. Martin of Williamston and three step-grandchildren, Maria (Gerry) Bowman of Chicago, Alberto B. Martin of Lansing and Nick (Rebecca) Stanley of Pennsylvania. Her great grandson, Gabriel Shuck, who she lovingly nicknamed "Mosito" and two step-granddaughters, Verbena Stanley and Camilla Bowman. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alberto I. Martin.

Brianna was devoted to her family and in helping others. God blessed Brianna with a strong passion for life, her family and the well-being of others. Her strong sense of faith in God and kindness will be missed greatly by those of us who knew her and will always love her.

Visitation will be from 4 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, December 3 at the Tiffany Funeral Home, 3232 W. Saginaw, Lansing, Michigan. Funeral Liturgy, presided by Monsignor Bernard Reilly, will be held at 10 am on Friday, December 4, St. Mary's Cathedral, 219 Seymour, Lansing, Michigan. Rite of committal will be later at St. Joseph Cemetery on Willow Street in Lansing, MI. The family requests in lieu of flowers those wishing to make a contribution on behalf of Brianna can do so to the Dementia Foundation of America.