Obituary of David Martus

Age 49, resident of Banning for 11 years, formerly of Colton for 24 years, passed away 07/16/2009 at Moreno Valley Regional Medical Center. Vincent was born 08/02/1959 in Colton, Ca. He was employed at McDonnell Douglas as an Aircraft Mechanic and at Winston Tires as an Auto Mechanic. He received a certificate as a welder, Aircraft Auto Mechanic and Machine Operator. Vincent's favorite teams were Dodgers, Lakers and Rams. He played baseball for several years, handball, he would always run. He was a baseball coach for Little League and managed our family softball teams, Nite Hawks and Have-N-Fun in Banning. Vincent was a kind hearted son, brother, husband, father, nino, and grandfather. He had lots of friends, and his favorite dogs were Bear one, two, three and Bear-Bear. He stayed strong and fought his sickness for 6 years. He was determined to live and make his family happy. You'll be Missed and Loved Forever. Vincent is survived by his mother, Vicky E. Martus of Colton, CA; his wife Maxine Toro Martus of Banning; son, Albert Jaurqui; daughters, Karen M. Martus, Jacinta A. Martus and Mercedes C. Martus; granddaughters, Kyra N. Mcquirk and Kamaria A. Mcquirk, all of Banning; brothers, Victor M. Martus of Colton, CA, Randy R. Martus of Port Washington, Jimmy P. Martus of Tomalt, WI., and Eric F. Vanaken of Port Washington; sister, Audrey M. Martus of Tomalt, WI.; son-in-law to Howard & Carol Toro; brothers-in-law, Tony, Freddy, Andy, Wayne, Norman and Barney; sisters-in-law, JoAnne, Deanna, Debbie, Audry and Clarissa Toro; uncle to 40 and great uncle to 34. Preceded in death by his father, Raymond A. Martus, and his sisters, Karen M. Martus and Rebecca Martus, all of Colton, CA. Babe, Although You're Gone, You'll Never Be Forgotten. You Will Always Be In Our Hearts. Love Always, your wife, kids and family. R.I.P