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Anthony Martin obituary, 1988-2025, Santa Maria, CA

BORN

1988

DIED

2025

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600 East Stowell Road

Santa Maria, California

Anthony Martin Obituary

Anthony John Martin

1988 - 2025

Anthony John Martin, 37, of Las Vegas, Nevada, went to be with his Lord and Savior March 27, 2025, at Centennial Hills Hospital after losing his battle with liver disease.

Anthony was born on January 20, 1988, in Santa Maria, California to Linda (Graney) Ritchie. He was a sweet, loving, kindhearted boy and grew to be a smart, witty, caring young man that was always willing to help someone in need. He attended Righetti High School in Orcutt, California. He was a talented musician who taught himself how to play guitar and keyboard. He was able to pick up music by ear. He wrote his own lyrics and created his own beats. He enjoyed sharing his passion of music with his family and many wonderful friends.

Anthony moved to Rialto, California in January 2010 with his mom. There he created great new friendships with his neighbors. He moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in May 2022.

Anthony is survived by his mom Linda Ritchie of Las Vegas, Nevada, brother Curtis Martin of Chowchilla, California, Aunt Dianna (Di) Graney of Santa Maria California, Uncle Charles (Charley) Graney of Oxnard, California, several second and third cousins as well has his step family the Ritchie and King families.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Ilene and Christopher Graney.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday April 21, 2025, at the Santa Maria Cemetery. Address: 1501 S College Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454 New Side of Cemetery Southlawn B

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Liver Foundation. https://liverfoundation.org/ or the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. https://adaa.org

Arrangements are in the care of Magner-Maloney Funeral Home and Crematory. Sympathy notes and words of support may be expressed at www.magnermaloney.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Santa Maria Times on Apr. 10, 2025.

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Diana Leppke

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I cannot begin to imagine how hard this is for all of you and want you to know that you are in my prayers. I don't have a date for this photo, but you can see both boys were very young when it was taken.

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