2019 Everardo Martinez

Name:                                     Everardo Martinez

Type of Donation:             Organ and tissue donor

Age and Location:             Age 42– Patzcuaro Michoacan, Mexico

Donation Date:                   3/28/2016

Sponsor:                                Honored by Lifesharing

EVERARDO’S STORY

Everardo was a devoted husband and father, with a beautiful smile that lit up the room, and a generous heart that illuminated the world with love.  He put that love into every meal he cooked – for 20 years, he enjoyed a rewarding career as a head chef. Through the art of cooking, he had the ability to make people happy on a daily basis.  When he was not in the kitchen fine-tuning his culinary skills, he was outdoors enjoying time with his wife, or playing with their three young children.

Born in Patzcuaro Michoacán, Mexico, Everardo loved helping others. He knew the most gratifying contribution he could ever make was to become a registered organ donor. In the spring of 2016, Everardo suffered a fatal aneurysm. He was able to donate 5 organs, including his loving heart. Thanks to his gifts, he saved the lives of three people – two of whom were so sick, they needed a double organ gift from him. Everardo also gave the precious gift of tissue, which can heal up to 75 people. For his family, knowing that he transformed so many lives has helped them cope with their grief.

Everardo was a kind, compassionate, hardworking, and gentle man. His legacy will continue to be honored by his family, friends, and all the many souls he deeply touched.  He will forever be remembered.