
Martinez, David Ray
September 25, 1958 –
April 1, 2021
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"Excellent customer service, they made you feel like you were their only customer. Very helpful and explained what we should expect during the process. They basically took care of our needs during this time. They contacted DFW National Cemetery for us which made it a smooth experience. Definitely will use them again."
K. Barker
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"I was amazed how professional the team at Aria Funeral Preston Dallas Texas are. They guided me through the process and my options of their services that they offered for my mother. They are compassionate, caring, calm, good listener, efficient and did an excellent job! Thank you!"
R. Woll
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"If I could give 6 stars I would. Aria made a difficult easier to deal with by basically taking care of everything in an efficient but very empathetic manner. I can speak highly enough of Dusty Martin, who helped us with all of the planning and logistics. He was incredibly understanding and helpful."
Angel M.
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"Nothing prepares you for the grief you go through when losing a child. I called this funeral home at 2:00 am broken and could barely talk. The amount of compassion and empathy they showed me immediately let me know I found the right place to cremate my son. I cannot thank them enough for their professionalism, SINCERE concern, and commitment to making sure my son was honored in the most respectful way. I hope this Funeral home values her as much as my family and I do."
McGee Family
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"Wayne and Staff, thank you for taking care of the arrangements for our mom, Exter McGee and our dad, Philip McGee. You have been great to work with during such a difficult time."

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"On behalf of my family, I wanted you to know how much we appreciate your handling of my husband's final arrangements. Wayne Baxter assisted & guided us through the entire process with such care & compassion. Don't know what we would have done without him! Sincerely, Colleen Elledge"

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"I can’t say enough about how helpful and professional Dusty Martin, the funeral director at the Aria Cremation location on NW Highway has been. From my initial call, he was kind and informative. My friend died at home while on hospice and she was picked up in about an hour after receiving the call from the hospice nurse. The person who arrived to pick her up was also very professional/respectful and allowed us to take as much time with her as we wished. When I met with Dusty the next day about arrangements, he explained the process and options available without being pushy or trying to “sell” extras. Throughout the process, he kept me informed and, for example, was careful to be certain I understood the cost of the obituary I wanted and offered some options for reducing that cost if I wished. When I stopped by for another reason and started talking about some of the problems I was having with the pictures and media I hoped to use at a memorial lunch I was planning, he not only listened patiently but offered technology advice and let me use his personal media player. I have had experience arranging cremations for four others using two other local companies, and this experience with Dusty at Aria has been by far the best one I have had."

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"My Daddy’s service and our family experience at Aria Northwest Highway was truly blessed. Funeral Director Dustin Martin is the kind of person that you would like to see on a more regular basis – but in his industry – you hope to not see him that often. That being said – THANK YOU DUSTIN for your unending kindness, compassion and friendship through the process. Meeting you and discussing Dallas History, Find A Grave and my Dad’s lifelong contributions to the great City of Dallas was simply wonderful! In memory of my dad James A. Dodd, Sr. – I want to personally thank you and let you know that you made everything better in that moment. Your calling to “Be There” is spot on. Aria has a one in a million guy in you! Bling Blinky of TEXAS Shout Out: God Bless You!!"
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Our deepest condolences to David’s family. We pray for the comfort only Christ can provide on these occasions. May our Lord grant him eternal peace. The Martinez family in Spokane Valley,Washington
Ylka, Natasha y Nina, las acompaño en estos momentos tan difíciles. David fue un gran amigo y lo vamos a extrañar mucho. Estoy de viaje y no voy a poder estar presente en la ceremonia, pero estaré con ustedes de corazón.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers will be with you during these times. Your Burlington family.
Sorry to hear of David’s passing. He was a classmate at NCHS. He was a good guy.
David was an excellent human being always ready to help out others offering his time and care with all generosity. God indeed will receive his soul forever. I am praying for him as well as for his three wonderful girls Ylka his great wife , Natasha and Nina his two great daughter.
God bless him and descanse en Paz
Dios les conforte y llene con su paz . Ilka, Natasha y Nina les envío un fuerte abrazo y acompaño en oración .
Queridas Ylka, Nati, y Nina, todos muy aconcojados por la súbita partida de nuestro amigo Davicito como yo le decía de cariño. Nuestras familias compartimos momentos muy lindos y divertidos y siempre lo recordaremos con su amplia sonrisa,bailarin,conversador, padre, hermano, hijo ejemplar. Las acompañamos en estos duros momentos. Las abrazo fuertemente.
En estos momentos, no hay mucho que podamos decir ; solo que te queremos.. Aunque ninguno de nosotros sabe lo que estás sufriendo , Jehová si te comprende y te ayudará a seguir adelante . Seguiremos orando por ti.
Mi querida Ilka e hijas:
En este momento doloroso, espero que Dios les brinde paz. Estarán en mis oraciones. Ese gran esposo y padre ya está sin sufrimiento y gozando de la resentí de nuestro papá Dios. Un enorme abrazo a la distancia.
Queridas Ylka, Naty y Nina, Las acompañamos con todo nuestro cariño en este día tan triste de despedida de David. Lamentablemente no podemos estar físicamente con uds., pero esperamos sientan nuestra compañia.
Guardaremos siempre en nuestro corazón el recuerdo de nuestro queridísimo amigo David. Que descanse en La Paz de Dios.
Las abrazamos. Ana , Rody y flia.
Mi sentido pésame. Bendiciones a David
Mi sen
Que descance en paz
Difícil olvidar a alguien de tan gran corazón, dejas un vacío en el camino pero un recuerdo indeleble en nuestra mente y corazones.
Ylka, Natasha y Niña, estamos con ustedes en este momento tan difícil y triste para la familia.
Difícil olvidar a alguien de tan gran corazón, dejas un vacío en el camino pero un recuerdo indeleble en nuestra mente y corazones.
Ylka, Natasha y Niña, estamos con ustedes en este momento tan difícil y triste para la familia.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. David was a wonderful person and I remember our conversations at my parent’s Christmas parties with great fondness. My family’s deepest heartfelt sympathies go out to your family. You are not alone and we feel for you during this difficult time.
My condolences to Ilka, Natasha, Nina and the rest of family may the Lord comfort you all during this difficult time keeping you all in my prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to the family of David Martinez. We met David in 2004 at the funeral of my brother John Ortiz who was best friends with David. In the brief time we spent with David, we came to know why he was so close to John. David was kind, humble and generous with our family. We’re so sorry for your loss. The Ortiz family in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Rest In Peace my friend. I know God has received you into his loving arms. We continue to pray for your family for comfort as we know you were greatly loved and are greatly missed !!