MARTIN, Edward AKA AREANO, Angelo

MARTIN, AREANO

Posted By: Nancy (email)
Date: 9/9/2003 at 12:33:18

August 7, 2003 The Wapello Republican, accompanied by a photo. I am not related and have no further information.

Angelo Areano
Edward John Martin

Angelo Mario Areano, born Edward John Martin, 54, Wapello, died Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at his home. He was born April 8, 1949, in Webster, MA., the son of Albert Loring and Mary Lorraine Areano Martin.

He was a devout Catholic and member of St. Mary’s in Wapello and Tipton.

He graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Psychology and Social Work. He entered the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1966 during the Vietnam War.

Funeral Mass was held Saturday, August 2 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Wapello. The Rev. Pat Lumsden officiated. Military rites were provided by the Wapello Veterans of Foreign Wars, Glen Allen Post No. 5266. The body was cremated. Visitation was prior to the service on Saturday. The Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home in Wapello provided the care and arrangements.

Survivors include his sister, Beverly Ann DePino and husband John, Wilmington, MA.; two brothers, a twin, Daniel Richard Martin of Colorado, and Albert L. Martin, Jr.; and a very special nephews, Jerry Gallegar. Also surviving are his “chosen family” Julia and the late Herbert Oxley of West Branch and their families, Monica Chavera of West Liberty, Joseph Oxley of West Branch, James and Ruth Oxley of West Liberty and Wapello, Rose Mary and Jim Laing of Wapello, Brian Oxley of Tipton, Kevin Oxley of Kalona, Tim Oxley of Cedar Rapids, Marcus Oxley of Iowa City, Laura Furhmeister of Lone Tree, John Oxley of Coralville, and many, many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a niece, Debra Getchell, and a special friend, Aimee Otter.

Angela was a very kind soul, giving, caring and always gave what he could even if it made him without. He will truly be missed by all that knew him. He has fought many battles in his life, his battle is now over. You are at peace brother…

God Bless You – Manne Semper Fidelis – “Always Faithful.”