From: Michael Ryan
Relation: Long time family friends

Dear Maria and family,

Sincere condolences on Martin’s recent passing. I was shocked to see the funeral noted in the Parish bulletin.

I always admired his quiet and gentle manner. Please share with your family members, the sympathy and prayers the Ryan/Clemens family are sending with this condolence

Thinking of all of you with love and wishing you comfort in your loss. Michael Ryan and family.

From: Slavica Krekic
Relation: friend's brother

**The Vineyard’s Song**

*Amidst the rows of green and gold,*
*Where sun-kissed leaves unfold,*
*There lies a tale of love untold,*
*Whispered by the grapevines’ hold.*

*His hands, weathered and strong,*
*Tended each vine, righting every wrong.*
*Through frost-kissed mornings and sunlit days,*
*He wove his dreams in the tendrils’ maze.*

*The soil cradled his hopes and fears,*
*As roots delved deep, year after year.*
*And when the first clusters blushed with pride,*
*His heart swelled—a vintner’s joy, worldwide.*

*The seasons danced—their rhythm true,*
*Pruning, budding, harvest’s due.*
*He walked the rows, a silent vow,*
*His love for the land etched on each bough.*

*And when the cold winds swept the hill,*
*He wrapped the vines, a guardian still.*
*Their survival, his unwritten creed,*
*In every leaf, his spirit freed.*

*Now, as the sun dips low and shadows blend,*
*The vineyard hums—a hymn without end.*
*His legacy, a vintage of devotion,*
*In every grape, a heartfelt emotion.*

So let the grapevines bear witness to his love, and may their clusters be a sweet reminder of the seasons shared. 🍇🌿❤️

From: Michael Ryan
Relation: Long time family friends

Dear Maria and family,

Sincere condolences on Martin’s recent passing. I was shocked to see the funeral noted in the Parish bulletin.

I always admired his quiet and gentle manner. Please share with your family members, the sympathy and prayers the Ryan/Clemens family are sending with this condolence

Thinking of all of you with love and wishing you comfort in your loss. Michael Ryan and family.

From: tony willems
Relation: knew Martin for over 50 years

I knew too late that Martin is gone, I missed his funeral , but in my books. Martin was a respectful and decent gentleman

From: John Plut
Relation: Son

Thank you to everyone who took the time to send their condolences🙏
They were all heart felt and greatly appreciated ❤️‍🩹

From: Gary Munckhof
Relation: Martin was one of my first customers, who gave me a chance when I was starting up.

Unfortunately I heard too late of Martin’s passing. I always had great respect for him and enjoyed all my dealings with him. My condolences to the family.

From: Frank and Mary Krajsek and girls

Heartfelt condolences to Maria and family. Lovely service for a wonderful man. Lucy’s commemoration encaptured who he was and the lovely life and family he created in Canada. Thank you for sharing your memories and Godbless. Thinking of you all.