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Martin Sullivan ULENBERG

Martin ULENBERG Obituary

ULENBERG, Martin Sullivan. Our beloved Martin died unexpectedly at his home on 8 February 2025, aged 44 years. Much loved son of Liz and Steve. Amazing elder brother to Claire, Simon and Tom. Brother-in-law to Craig, Francesca and Shannon. Adored uncle to Noah, Dorian, Arlo and Georgia. Martin did outstanding things throughout his life and was talented, passionate, and brave in everything that he did. He was wise beyond his years and so loved by his family and his many friends. Our special thanks to the staff at Kainga Tiaki Centre (Auckland Mental Health) who have supported him over a long period. We will all miss you Mart, hugely. RIP Martin A Requiem Mass will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, 20 Kitenui Avenue, Mt Albert on Tuesday 18 February at 11am. Followed by a natural burial at Waikumete Cemetery on Wednesday 19 February at 12pm. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Martin's memory to the Mental Health Foundation https://donate.mentalhealth. org.nz/ or the Earth Building Association of NZ https://ln.run/bt5tc Messages to the Ulenberg family c/- PO Box 56013, Dominion Rd, AK 1446




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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Feb. 15, 2025.

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Sister Bernadette O'Neill

February 17, 2025

To the Ulenberg family. I offer my sincere and prayerful sympathy on the sudden and unexpected death of Martin. May he be at peace safely in the Lord's arms. I am John's and Esmee's first cousin, Bernadette and visited them frequently when both were alive as did our Aunt, Sister Mary Stanislaus. I met their sons and daughters too at their place and have fond memories of our visits. I hope to attend Martin's funeral tomorrow at Mt Albert too on behalf of the Ulenberg family. God bless and comfort you all at this very sad time. Sister Clare (Bernadette O'Neill )

Iza

February 17, 2025

Martin will be lovingly remembered by all those who uniquely knew him.

To me, he was a deep thinker and feeler who believed in a better Earth. He was also an incomprehensibly generous donator to my fundraiser so that I could move to Wales to study a Masters of Sustainable Architecture.

We had heard of each other through the community and were both excited to finally meet at the EBANZ conference. We immediately connected over our love for Earth Building: our community, our craft, our light forwards, and a greater meaning it gave us that is more easily felt than articulated.

His significant donation was a shocking and immensely beautiful act that gifted me trust. It was a deed so generous that it forced me to believe in myself and continue devoting my life to this purpose we shared.

Martin, you gave me hope.

I am so grateful we got to meet again before I flew away, and I grieve for the loss of the friend and mentor I will not be able to return to Aotearoa to as we had wished. I have no doubt your presence will be missed by many.

You are remembered for your kind heart. You believed a better world was possible and you truly gave all of yourself towards making it happen. Your support undeniably changed my life. Your gentle yet steady impact will live on through all those that you touched.

May your body rest deeply in the earth again.

Lots of love,
Iza

Kate Ellery

February 15, 2025

Sending you all our deepest condolences at this terribly sad news.
Rest in peace, Martin.
Kate & Simon (neighbours)

Drumm family

February 15, 2025

It is with sorrow we hear of Martin's passing
Memories of younger years will stay for every God give your family strength RIP
From the Drumm family

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