Davina Renee Martenia
January 18, 2020
Davina Renee Martenia, 42, passed away January 18, 2020. A celebration of her life will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
Davina was born July 5, 1977 in Des Moines, Iowa to Tamara Martenia and Randy Cornell. She graduated from Lincoln High School and then from DMACC with her Associate’s Degree. She worked as a daycare teacher for over 20 years and for the past 9 years, for Clive Children’s Center II. Davina loved to sing and was active in the Karaoke community. She loved “That 70’s Show”, shoes, and was a music trivia buff. But most of all, Davina loved her children. They were her life.
She will be greatly missed by her mother, Tamara Martenia; her beloved children, Jordan Kohl, Issac and Isabella Hosic; the father of her youngest children, Enes Hosic; her aunts, Renee Martenia and Trisha Jackson-Oldes; and her siblings. Davina was preceded in death by her grandparents; and aunts, Chata Ontina Martenia and Ethel Brown.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
George Martenia
04/30/2020
As I have stated to her Mom Tamara although we have beenseparated by distance we are still family nonetheless. My three sisters and I have been lost for many years but now we are found. We just lost our Mom last Monday to covid-19 at her nursing home. Her name was Marletta Martenia RIP
Maggie Tripses
01/31/2020
Oh Davina, we spent so many days laughing and listening to good music. I am in shock and devastated for your family. Fly high beautiful soul, until we meet again.
Your McGuire????
Jessica Jones
01/28/2020
Davina was truly one of a kind, everything she ever did was with her whole heart. She touched so many lives with her beautiful smile and infectious laugh and will truly be missed by so many. She was my daughters teacher ...HER Miss Davina and although they bumped heads time and time again Kenzleighs Miss Davina ALWAYS knew when something wasnt right - she took so many under her wing and loved them as she did her own. Im forever grateful to have met such a wonderful person.
Magie Hitsman
01/28/2020
I am still in shock that you are gone my friend. Your laugh will always ring in my ears. I love you always and will never forget you.
Danielle Sikes
01/28/2020
I am so sad to hear of your passing. I have the best memories of you and I working in the library at Lincoln and you made me laugh so much! I loved your style. You will be missed. My condolences to your children and your family. Rest in Peace Angel.
Michelle Shaffer
01/23/2020
Im still in shock that we will never be goofy again together. I miss that bright smile that lit up a room, & your unique soul. Im glad that we became friends, I am sad that the next time I will see you; I will have to talk to your gravestone. I know you are singing in heaven, you were taken too soon, and you will never be forgotten. May you Rest In Peace. Many prayers going up for your family & friends
Dionne Collins- Slaughter
01/23/2020
In Loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love and miss you always.
Shaneice
01/22/2020
Love and miss you my friend??
Noelle
01/21/2020
I'll always remember Davina as a fun-loving and loyal friend. I'll miss my face hurting from laughing too much and holding each other's hands when we got our first tattoo together. I'm grateful I had the chance to know her.