I know it’s going on 3 years since your Martin has passed away but as of today June 30,2022 I just found out he’s passed. And the way I found out was i had just woken up from a quick morning nap and for whatever reason and this happens often I start recalling people,persons out of my past mostly my military time in the US Coast Guard and I remembered Martin Vengas whom I remembered serving with him back in 1974 aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Reliance  in Corpus Christi Tx I remembered your Martin as nice guy a respectful one to guys that were under his supervision like myself him being a 3rd class Petty Officer and myself  a Seaman. Him being Hispanic like myself I kinda gravitated towards him and he kinda mentored me along the way! He was well liked by everyone! Towards the end of 1974 and early 1975 the ship was in the process of changing Homeports from Corpus to Virginia. I myself transferred out in 1975 to new orders overseas in Spain and I do remember Martin was still attached to the ship after that I lost track of him! Like I mention Before this morning his name came up in my thoughts so I googled his name and his obituary came up needless to say even though it’s been 48 years since our paths crossed I was saddened by his passing I saw his video tribute very touching it looks like he had a great life with his loving family! Don’t know if this will be posted but you(Martins Family) have my most heart felt Condolences on his passing! I never forgot Martin Venegas may he rest in eternal peace.  Yours Truly William Wright( wrightbill2@gmail.com). 

My earliest memory of Martin was when I was approximately 7 years old. My sister Hilda and I went to visit my best friend Nina and her family who lived across the street from us in El Paso. Little did I  know that day would change my sister Hilda's life FOREVER (and mine)! I literally saw sparks flying between those two as their eyes met, much to my dismay, lol. Before that fateful moment, my sister was my constant companion and guardian. However, all that came to an abrupt end once their relationship began. I was totally distraught that I wasn't the object of her fascination, trumped up by Martin, her newfound love and obsession! I could not compete with him because as far as Hilda was concerned, Martin was her Romeo and she was his Juliette. He would write sweet love letters to her and he drove a cool car, and well, how could a cute but buck tooth 7 year old compete with that?? I knew my days with my sweet Hilda were quickly coming to an end. My only vengeance was hanging up on Martin whenever he called to speak with her, heehee! Despite the trauma of abandonment, I grew to love Martin as a brother, and he fully redeemed himself with me when the two rugrats, Greta and Aaron came into this world and made me the happiest and youngest aunt in the family! Love you, Martin! May you rest in peace in the loving company of our Lord and Father! Love, Lucy (that girl who cooks good)

Dear Hilda,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your most special loved one.  

May God bless and keep Martin's soul in everlasting care.  Also, may he give you strength and comfort to endure the huge loss you face.  

Take care,
Mary Palomares 

OBITUARY

Martin Anthony Venegas

August 6, 1948 – December 4, 2019

Laurel Land – Rose Hill Memorial Park and Funeral Home

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