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Support Ed’s Memorial Fund, His Legacy, and Children

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Dear family, friends, and kind strangers,

We are writing to you today with a heavy heart and profound sense of loss as we mourn the passing of our beloved brother, Eduardo Antonio Martinez or as many of you knew him as Ed. He was a cherished father, son, brother, and friend and at the short age of 40 his life was suddenly, unexpectedly, and tragically cut short due to a car accident, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter, and four beautiful children who meant the world to him.

Ed was more than just a loving father; he was a big teddy bear with a heart of gold who would do anything for his kids by taking them on adventures and creating everlasting memories with them. Ed was very inviting and he had an amazing ability to make people laugh with his unique sense of humor. People felt at ease around him and he had the amazing gift of connecting with anyone he came in contact with. He had a remarkable ability to brighten any room, and his kindness, generosity, and infectious smile and laughter touched the lives of many.

He worked tirelessly to provide for his children and tried to ensure they had everything they needed to thrive. Now, as our family navigates through this devastating loss, we humbly reach out to you for support.

We have set up this GoFundMe page to alleviate some of the financial burdens during this incredibly difficult time. In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask for contributions to Ed’s Memorial Fund. No donation is too small, and every contribution will make a meaningful difference to our family and the lives of Ed’s children. Your contributions will go directly towards covering funeral costs, as well as providing ongoing support for Ed’s children aged 8, 4, 2, and 6 months as they adjust to life without their Papa. Your generosity and compassion will help ensure that Ed's legacy lives on through his children.

On behalf of our family and his children, we extend our deepest gratitude for your kindness, support, and prayers during this unimaginably challenging time. Please join us in keeping his spirit alive in the hearts of those who loved him.

With love and heartfelt thanks,
The Martinez Family
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Donations 

  • William Tomlinson
    • $100 
    • 2 hrs
  • Anne Johnson
    • $100 
    • 1 d
  • Rena Davidow
    • $50 
    • 2 d
  • Anonymous
    • $1,000 
    • 3 d
  • Sheri Carroll
    • $50 
    • 5 d
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Cristina Martinez-Fortis
Organizer
Palo Alto, CA

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