Family and friends are invited to join the mass service at 10:30h on Sunday 30th July 2017 in remembrance of our beloved Martin.
Church:
Johanneskirche
Hindenburgstrasse 39a, 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Should you wish to send flowers, instead, the family would prefer a donation to be made at the local animal shelter where Martin and Ana walked the doggies:
NAME: Garmisch-Partenkirchen Tierheim (Animal Shelter)
BANK: Kreissparkasse Garmisch-Partenkirchen
IBAN: DE03 7035 0000 0000 0460 03
SWIFT: BYLADEM1GAP
Should you wish to send a condolences card kindly mail to:
Konigstand Strasse 2, 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Martin Foltin, 35, born on November 4, 1980 and passed away on July 31, 2016. We will remember him forever.
Tributes
Leave a tributeWhile we are mourning the loss of you, others are rejoicing to meet you at the gates of Heaven.
The loss is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind.
since then, but I will remember theirs forever.
Rest in peace brother and love to the Foltin family and Ana on this emotional day x
5 years. It feels like I should be “over it” and have moved on with my life. But people who have said that to me don’t have a child nor can they understand real pain and love.
People I’ve never met or hardly know still reach out to me to tell me how much they miss you and how much you impacted their lives
Sometimes I just wish I could hear you laugh or give you a hug. I’m still totally heartbroken and trying to figure out my priorities but this isn’t a goodbye Martini...it’s a see you later baby bear.
All my love and busses mummilein❤️❤️
I like to remember your kindness and always ready to support us.
Thank you Martin, I'll never forget you!
I never tire of watching our wedding video.
Feels like it was taken out of a beautiful fairy tale. Surrounded by family and friends you were the happiest and boasted the smile of the guy who got the girl ;-)
Love tha hubby ❤
today, it is four years that you have left us. The life is never the same as
before. Your part broke away from our family. This hurts us badly for the rest of our life. Daily we are thinking about you and take to you.
We miss your answer. Dad and Mum..
I often think of him , beacuse of all the values and positive thoughts he carried even in difficult situations. His passion for his job and life in general , made him radiate every day joy, always with a big smile and a fine sence of humor.
May your soul be in peace dear Martin.
Your memory is my forever keepsake, with which i’ll never part. We love and miss you always darling xxx
Bernie, Patrick and Alex Lyons
May Allah raise you to the highest levels of paradise
Toast to our great leader, friend and big brother . Happy birthday Mr Martin
So so sorry to have heard the very sad news about Martin. From the little boy we saw at the Sheraton he grew up to be such a fine kind gentleman. What wonderful tributes. He will be sorely missed.
Thinking of you all.
Vivienne, Fahed & Sultan xxx
I was shocked to hear the very sad news of your son. No parents should face such a time, my deepest regrets to all of you. May God give you the courage and strength to continue with his beautiful memories and the wonder time you enjoyed with your son Martin. Shaheen H. Kurkjian
My deepest sympathy and condolences. My thoughts are with you all during this tragic and sad time. Martin, rest in peace.
Je suis sans voix… Toi si vivant, toujours! Tu as toujours été un modèle de force de vie avec ton énergie, ton enthousiasme, ton sourire, ta fougue, ton talent, ton humour, ta générosité, ton professionnalisme, ton charisme. Tu étais un vrai gentleman.
Aujourd'hui comme tous ceux qui t’ont connu, je pleure ta disparition.
Je suis certaine que là-haut, tu as déjà réussi à étonner le grand Patron et que tu as déjà plein de fans...
Que mes pensées affectueuses accompagnent Ana et ta famille durant ce passage fort douloureux!
Ana, Mr. Et Mrs. Foltin, Christian, Soyez assurés de ma reconnaissance et de mes sentiments émus. Courage à vous tous, la trace qu’il a laissée sur cette terre n’est pas prête de s’effacer. Et c’est un magnifique hommage que tu lui rends Ana.
Farewell mon Ami.
Sabine Meyer
He will be remembered as one of the most talented, bright and always welcoming colleagues in the hotel world…RIP Martin
From the day I moved to Doha more than 5 years ago, you made me feel special and welcome. Your infectious smile and positivity made us instant friends. From surprise birthday cakes to serious chats about the importance of family, there was never a dull moment when you were around. You will be missed my friend, but I take solace in the fact that you are making heaven a better place already. Rest in peace, my dear friend.
Sameer.
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While we are mourning the loss of you, others are rejoicing to meet you at the gates of Heaven.
The loss is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind.
Eulogy - In memory of Martin my little brother - 4th November 1980 – 31st July 2016
Ana, Mum, Dad, Nicki, Family and Friends,
It is unthinkable that we are gathered here, and that I am standing in front of you to say goodbye to Martin my little brother...
I know life takes many twists and turns and can test us all, but let us erase the sorrow of what happened in that tragic accident and replace it with love, positivity and forever celebrate the life of Martin, who was a very special individual.
He was remarkable in so many ways. He lived his life to the fullest and touched so many people during his time here, as evident by so many of you here with us and the overwhelming number of condolences we have received from around the world.
I will always remember my brother Martin as a cheeky, happy guy, who had tons of charm and charisma, a smooth operator, with a big heart and a big smile.
As I pondered the right words to express my thoughts about my brother Martin, I remembered the valued and meaningful roles that Martin played throughout his life.
First and foremost I see him as the family man. He was a loving husband to Ana and a loving son. Looking back, he was happiest when surrounded by his family. His devotion to Ana and his family were the foundation of his actions - the anchor that shaped his life.
I see Martin - the friend. He was a good friend to so many! He could be counted on and depended on always. He was there with his creative, crazy ideas, his positive approach to life; he was your man; ready, steadfast, willing and good fun. As I look out at the faces in this beautiful church, I see many family members and friends and I know that you will miss the friendship that Martin brought into your lives. I'm sure you all will remember him in your own special way.
As I continue to turn the pages in Martin’s life, I see the serious side to Martin, a compassionate, dynamic, individual who was absolutely committed to his profession in the hotel industry, starting way back, when he studied hotel management at University with Ana. We were all so proud of him working his way up in the hotel business, working in challenging Middle Eastern countries, leading large teams and inspiring all. I know he has influenced everyone who has ever worked with him in a way that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. The same way he used to feel about Ana being such a great influence on his life, although he did remind her frequently, he taught her everything she knows...
I see Martin, the consummate professional. He had so much potential and there is no question that his ultimate goal of becoming GM was around the corner - he always had aspirations at being the best in the business. In fact, he said to me on many occasions when we were little, that when we grew up, he would be Hotel Manager of the Doha Sheraton and I would be a serving behind the counter at McDonalds.
I see my brother as an adventurer. He was a brave risk taker, who saw opportunity and made the most of it. He had no inhibitions and would rise to any challenge. He and Ana traveled the world; they shared such an interest in culture. He was such a free spirit and loved trying new things.
I see Martin, the dancer, He loved celebrating, he loved music! If I close my eyes I see Ana and he hand in hand dancing away to cool tunes, with him singing his head off with a beaming smile.
I see Martin as a man of passion and a dedicated supporter. He remained a keen sportsman who loved football, basketball, tennis, golf, Formula 1 racing... we spent countless hours, watching, playing and discussing sports with Dad.
I see him as the peoples’ man. More than anything Martin loved people. – He always made the time to make each and every person feel special. – He had this incredible presence that was infectious and unforgettable.
Everyone in this room has no doubt shared a conversation or heard one of his stories, where you would either be left speechless, shocked or in hysterical laughter. He was so animated and passionate in his story telling, you can hear now, his accent, his big burly laugh.
Martin I am so grateful for my time with you on this earth, and I know everyone in this room is grateful for the time they spent with you – Ana, we love you dearly, and while you are sad today, life will go on and we are here to support you - we all have wonderful memories we can cherish forever.
It seems rather strange and yet comforting that Mum always called him her little blonde angel and now he really is one.
I know his spirit will live on, forever in Ana, Mum, Dad and we will remember you through the many people still left behind, whose lives you touched so positively.
... You will still laugh and love - sing and dance - hug and kiss,
... You will be forever with us,
... You will be forever Ana’s husband,
... You will be forever a brother, a son, a nephew, a cousin, a friend.
You may not realise it, but you leave an amazing legacy behind, in the things that you did, and the way that you did them.
I am going to miss you Bro.
I promise you Martin, we will be missing you every day until the end of time.
Coincidences...
I was shocked to see this photo here (thank you Ana). This was such an amazing moment. My brother had flown into Bahrain for 4 days and Karim, me and him were going out with some friends to celebrate a birthday. Little did I know that night would be the night I bump into Martin who I hadn't seen for years, the night I was able to introduce my Doha family to my Bahrain family, the night I met Ana, so many wonderful things in one night. We fell back into old ways, joking like we always did, making fun of each other and reminiscing and in true Martin fashion telling hilarious embarrassing stories.
That was the rekindling of our friendship, with dinners, Martin's amazing mulled wine, and an amazing Christmas Day, we were so excited for so much more. We are devastated that you left us so soon, but I know my Baba will look after you up there, and I'm sure you will make his belly ache with laughter.
Until we meet again, fly high my dear friend, heaven has definitely gained another angel. xxxx