Obituary of Manuel Danny LaMere Martinez

Manuel Danny LaMere Martinez

(Native Name Given: Blue Star Water Boy)

Born: October 4,1990 Taken: November 30, 2020

Manuel was born to Michelle E. LaMere & Richard P. Martinez Sr. in Tacoma, Washington.

Manuel was a loving, genuine and loyal young man that was loved by many from his home state of Washington, California to Billings, MT where his 30 yrs. of life was tragically and randomly taken.

Manuel was a proud Native-Mexican American that attended annual Canoe Journeys and Pow-wows all over Washington but, now he dances to the drum of the Creator!!

He is proceeded in death by his beautiful mother Michelle Elaine LaMere, his Grandfather’s Gary LaMere & Danny Kitaji, His Uncle Manuel Dominguez and Cousin Steven Speakman Jr.

He Is survived by his loving Son Quemschi Yuk-Weh-Lut Warrior, his loving Father Richard P. Martinez Sr., Grandmother Susan Kitaji, His Brothers Ritchie & Family, Isaac, David & Family, Romeo, Andy, Lorenzo, Antonio, & Angel Martinez, John Stites & Family, Gary LaMere & Family, Jessie LaMere & Family & Ricky LaMere and Sisters Destiney & Family, Susan, Alicia & Leticia Martinez & Laila and Kyesha BearTusk and many nephews and nieces.

He is also survived by his Uncle and Auntie Thomas & Lorraine Doleman, cousins Tatyanna Green & Family, Tiani Doleman, Tabitha Doleman & Family & Gabriella Doleman. His Auntie & Uncle Julie Garza & Wade Cartwright Sr., cousins Larrissa Rhome & Family, Wade Cartwright Jr. & Family. & Alicia Cartwright & Family.

Uncle Andy Garza & Family, Uncles Paul Garza Jr & Georgie Garza, His Auntie Traci LaMere and the LaMere Family in Montana &  Cynthia Badillo his loving stepmom for many years. Manuel had a lot Family along with many other Extended Family members.

Our family would like to Thank everyone from friends and family to the anonymous donors who have sent their support through words of love or financially. We would also like to send a special thank you to Edwards Memorial services for all the support during this tragic time, the Montana Crimes Victims Foundation, Rocky Boy Tribe and the Puyallup Tribe for helping to bring our boy “Home”.

Viewing will be held at Edwards Memorial 11020 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98499.

 

                                                              

Viewing: December 9, 2020, Wednesday 12:00p.m.-8:00 p.m.

 

Funeral Service:  December 10, 2020, Thursday 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Final Viewing: 2:00-8:00 p.m.

Due to COVID-19 Edwards is requiring mask be worn at all times, social distancing will be required unless in same household and only 30 visitors at a time so, as a family we respectfully ask that from 12-1:30 p.m. immediate family Only Please.

We want everyone who loved Manuel to be able to pay their respects and wish him well on his journey to the creator and he would want everyone to be safe!

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