This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Marta Donis-Kestler 89 years old, born on May 5, 1926 and passed away on March 23, 2016. We will remember her forever.
Missing you very much today. Happy mother's day. I love you Mom. You're always in my thoughts and prayers.
Happy Birthday Mom, Happy Cinco De Mayo. This past Saturday there were pictures of people sitting on the beach in Asbury Park. This bought back many happy memories when we sat on the Boardwalk and watched the ocean. Missing you always, please continue to watch over us. Your loving son Joe.
Thank you for giving us a sweetheart like Ricky. You brightened up his life so that he could brighten ours <3.
Mom..
Just letting you know that I think of you more often that you might have ever thought I would. I know I told you this years ago, and it may still sound silly, but I remember how, almost 60 years ago, you taught me how to use the towel to dry my back after bathing. EVERY single morning, if only fleetingly, I think of that moment, and of you. Rest well.
I love you, and I miss you!
Just letting you know that I think of you more often that you might have ever thought I would. I know I told you this years ago, and it may still sound silly, but I remember how, almost 60 years ago, you taught me how to use the towel to dry my back after bathing. EVERY single morning, if only fleetingly, I think of that moment, and of you. Rest well.
I love you, and I miss you!
Happy Birthday Mom, the love and friendship that you gave to me will last forever. Always in my thoughts and prayer. Your son Joe.
Mom, I know you are looking over us and I think of the special times that we spent together. Thank you for a wonderful friendship and most of all your love. Always, your friend Joe.
Mom, Happy Birthday. Your second birthday in heaven. I know you are watching over us, always in my thoughts and prayers. Joe
Mom, even though it has been a year since you have left I will never forget the good times that we shared. I know you are watching over me, until we meet again. Your son,
Joe
Joe
Marti, descanse en paz. El tiempo pasa pero se le recuerda muchisimo. Que goce de toda la familia y que la celebren. Rest In Peace. Love, la Dorita
Descanse en Paz mi Tía Marta quien fue muy especial conmigo y con todas las personas a su alrededor. Siempre la recuerdo con mucho cariño.
Rest peacefully Ms. Marta Donis Kestler. Although I've never met you the qualities you've instilled in Ricky who is kind, thoughtful, loyal, and fun loving is a testament to you and your life on this earth.
Myself and team Weinstein are thinking of you, Ricky.
Love,
Katie
Myself and team Weinstein are thinking of you, Ricky.
Love,
Katie
RIP Ms. Donis-Kestler. I have never met you but I can only imagine what a kind and loving person you were to have raised a son like Ricky.
Ricky,
Cherish all those wonderful memories as those are the most beautiful gifts your mother have given you.
Sincerely,
Nicole Douchet
Ricky,
Cherish all those wonderful memories as those are the most beautiful gifts your mother have given you.
Sincerely,
Nicole Douchet
She was a kind and remarkable woman. Not only did she love Alyssa but she cared for my whole family and I. She always included all of us. I will never forget her acceptance and love and neither will my family.
Thank you for being the greatest great-grandmother to my kids. You will be missed deeply.
Prayers and hugs to the family.
the Rich Family.
Thank you for being the greatest great-grandmother to my kids. You will be missed deeply.
Prayers and hugs to the family.
the Rich Family.
Dear Mom,
We will miss you but we will remember all the wonderful times we spent together. You were a great mom and a very special person. You were Joe's best friend. You are loved by a great many people. Thank you for all your sacrifices. Love, Rick
We will miss you but we will remember all the wonderful times we spent together. You were a great mom and a very special person. You were Joe's best friend. You are loved by a great many people. Thank you for all your sacrifices. Love, Rick
Last time you visited Guatemala, you and I had a long conversation about our dear family and I promised I would visit you in New Jersey. I was plannig my trip for the celebration of your 90 years dear Aunt, but now, I promise you our reunion will be held some other time, some where else. Please accept my deepest admiration and my love.
I loved Marta from the first moment I met her. What a vivacious, engaging, and lovely lady, full of love for her family and friends. She included me as part of her family, and loved my son, Brian, as her own. I had the wonderful fortune of spending time with her over the years I knew her whenever I would go to New York to see our boys. Her entire life was a celebration, from preparing Christmas dinner to going to see a Harry Potter movie with us. I loved and cherish every moment I had with her. I will miss her!
I only met Marta once, on Roy's 40th birthday. I did, however, know her through the love and relationship of her son Roy. She will be missed by all.
David Hampton
David Hampton
.....My love for my beautiful Aunt Marta ( PINKY), her nickname, my dad named her, since she was the youngest of her siblings)....My Aunt also called my dad and herself " Alpha and Omega " due their respective age differences. After my own parents, I loved her so much.....She was also my confidante and my bestest friend. Will I ever stop crying?....say hello to my daddy and mommy.....and I will see you again, Si?.........Te amo, tu Yayita
Every Thanksgiving, I reminisce about one of my favorite Thanksgivings EVER! It was 2003 and I was welcomed by sweet Marta to dine in her comfy home. The meal was phenomenal! Marta cooked the most amazing dishes, and I know it was lots of work, but she was as cool as could be. One casserole really stood out: her cabbage dish! It was delicious, so I asked her for the recipe and she graciously shared it with me. After the divine meal, we watched 'Finding Nemo.' I remember her chatting with everyone, and it was such a relaxing experience. It was a true pleasure to enjoy that fabulous meal and holiday with Marta. I will never forget her kindness.
Marta always treated me as if I was a member of the family. I remember days on the Jersey Shore where she literally gave me the shirt off her back because the chilly winds were too much for me. She also gave me a sun hat because I was starting to burn. But that's Marta in a nutshell, always giving. I will miss our visits. You have been a light in my life.
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Beautiful. Tough. Stubborn. Funny. Loving. Bilingual. Independent. Complicated. Strong. Fiery. Sharp. Smart. Unyielding. Loyal. Proud. Caring. Friendly.
She loved her family and movies and books and TV and ice cream and travelling and margaritas and Irish Bailey's Cream.
She was a great talker and an even better listener. A little gossip never hurt.
She insisted she didn't have an accent. We let her believe it.
She had the memory of an elephant until she chose not to.
Her cry could make your heart break and her laugh would make you howl.
She had a sharp tongue and could give you a look that could stop traffic.
Her favorites words were "Mijo", "Mija" and "NO!"
She was happy and healthy until the end when a storm blew in and left as quickly as it came.
Brian and I held her hands as she moved on and this song was playing when she went to sleep. (Click the arrow above).
I Love You, Mom!