David Elliot Martinez Werenko

Lived a full life to the moment when our merciful God called David home to be at rest and peace. I define my son David by his craftsmanship, quiet artistry, love of history and art. A landscaper shaping, working the soil with his strong hands. A foundry artist/worker assisting the artist to create sculptures of beauty. My son, lone traveler throughout the United States, Mexico, (which was his desire to return) South America, learning of the cultures and always teaching me of his travels. David described to me these last years as living and loving the safest environment he had ever been in because he was in the midst of God's most gentle people. My son's active mind and life are now in God's arms. IN JESUS NAME AMEN.

David is survived by his loving mother Lydia Jean Martinez Rael, Stepfather: Benceslado Rael, Father: John D. Werenko, Sister: Christina Martinez Werenko Kear, Brother-in-law: Clifford Kear, Nephew: Cooper Kear, Cousins: Joanna Zubia Avila, Richard Zubia and family, Matthew Zubia and family, Ivan Pino Martinez, 2nd and 3rd generation cousins, Uncle and Aunts: Joe Martinez, Linda, Marylou, Barbara, Lisa, Mark, Paul.

Preceded in death by Grandparents: Vivian and Frances Turrieta Martinez, John and Florence Deland Werenko. Aunts: Eutemia Martinez Zubia Casiano, and Virginia Worrel Martinez. Uncles: Vivian S. Martinez Jr., Robert Martinez, Daniel Martinez, Wayne W. Werenko. 

One child: In God's arms before birth.