Richard "Dickie" Luciano Loy-Martinez

"Dickie" Richard Luciano Loy-Martinez, age 72, of Sheridan, Oregon passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 after complications from a medical procedure. Dickie was born February 1, 1949 in Los Angeles, California to Luis Loy and Virginia Martinez.

Dickie went to school in Wilmington California, and graduated from Banning High School. He grew up with his siblings Louie, Larry, Vivian, Arty, Bobby and Jesse.

Dickie and Mary met in California through a mutual friend, it was love at first sight, they were truely soulmates. Dickie and Mary later moved to Portland in 1978 to start a family. First came their son Kenji in 1980 and later Richard in 1981. Dickie loved being a father, he was so involved in their sports from coaching baseball to NAYA basketball, and took them to the boxing gym, never missing a game. Boxing was a big part of his life, it was a family sport and he wanted to make sure everyone could take care of themselves if they needed to. Dickie was selfless, he was so giving and always wanted to help those that needed it. If he saw someone on the side of the road that needed help, changing a tire or assistance, you could find Dickie jumping in to help anywhere he could. Faith was a strong part of Dickies life, he loved God and made sure to pray everyday. He used to tell his children words to live by; "love God first, and your family a close second" and "always be a man of your word". Many of Kenji and Richards friends considered Dickie like a father to them, everyone was always welcome at their house. Dickie worked for Multnomah County for 15 years in facility management retiring in 2007, and later moved to Sheridan in 2015. AA was a part of his life and he ran the Good Medicine meetings as well as the Sunrise meetings at St. Philip Neri, this went along with Dickies giving spirit where he was able to help others maintain their sobriety as he did for 45 years. Lets not forget, he was a lifelong Dodgers fan. He was a loving husband, he would do anything for his family, and was a protector of his household.

Dickie is survived by his spouse of 43 years, Mary Loy-Martinez; son, Richard Loy-Martinez; grand daughter Reina Loy.

Dickie is preceded in death by his son Kenji Loy-Martinez who passed away in 2005.