MARTIN STITZ

Condolences & Memories (6 entries)

• I was Marty's patient at Winnipeg Square. He was what I always thought a dentist and doctor should be. Kind, gentle, smart and wants to listen to the patient. He always smiled and had a joke but something was bothering him last time I saw him. He just walked off into the concourse with some kind of plan and his briefcase and that's the last I saw of him but I thought of him over the years because I liked him and I don't like many people. As a dentist he knew the patients' teeth were the patients teeth and not entirely his to decide what to do with. The patient was a big part of the decision making process and I appreciated that a lot. I'm sure he made a million patients happy about their teeth during his caterer and I hope he worked out his problem that day. I was shocked to find him here. I'm older than him. Happy trails Marty. - Posted by: Kris (Patient ) on: Dec 03, 2021

• I became a patient when I began work at one of the towers in Winnipeg Square in the early 80s. I was the one that kept forgetting my appointments. Martin always took it in stride and actually laughed about it. I was consistent and only 3 minutes away. We laughed together during appointments. One moment stands out in memory. I was late for an appointment and had been having a rough day so was a little disheveled. Martin looked at me so relaxed in his chair and said, "I have good lighting...do you want me to fix your makeup before we start?" I could not stop laughing... I know he is still out there. Its been a while since he died but, he reminded me yesterday when I chose a new dentist that humour is important and I thought about Martin Stitz as I walked home yesterday. Martin was an engaged person of the world. I felt by leaving a message here, his family will know how engaged and appreciated he was. - Posted by: Robin Hoyle Baker (Patient) on: Apr 13, 2017

• Marty, what can I say. A fantastic friend and such a gentle soul. I'm sorry to say I lost touch with him over 15 years ago, but I never forgot him. I have one story to tell which sums him up. I was moving to Calgary for a job in 1997. I had the worst toothache ever and it was a Saturday. I called him at home and he said meet me at my office. He had to extract a wisdom tooth. I tried to pay him and he wouldn't take a dime from me. In fact he never charged me. He just took the money my insurance covered. That's the kind of person he was, generous, giving, and so much love. A true friend forever and will be missed by all. My deepest sympathy to the family. Les Kaplan Denver, CO - Posted by: Les Kaplan (friend) on: May 21, 2014

• Marty was a great friend and a wonderful dentist. I was a classmate in dental school, although being at different ends of the alphabet I didn't know him that well until after we had graduated. He became a good friend. His wit, with a ready laugh that lit up his face, and his wide ranging interests always led to great conversations and lots of laughs. I always marveled at how easily he related to everyone he met. I was fortunate enough to see a number of his dental patients for braces and they were all very sad when he retired from practice - too soon - for health reasons. He did have a healing touch and set his patients' minds at ease. He was always calm and reassuring and performed great dentistry. Marty will be missed by many, many people. He left the world a better place. I will never forget all the fun conversations I had with Marty. He's moved on and is brightening up new vistas. - Posted by: John Campbell (Friend and Colleague) on: Apr 29, 2014

• Dr. Stitz was a wonderful dentist, who cured me of a long-standing dental phobia. He was endlessly kind and understanding and all of his dental work was excellent. I also had a problem with occasional TMJ and by talking to me about it for a few minutes one day, I was ever after able to deal with the problem successfully on my own. He was, I think, a gifted healer. I was upset when he stopped practising and no one else has ever been as good! My thoughts are with his family. - Posted by: Valerie Perry (patient) on: Apr 28, 2014

• I was truly terrified of the dentist with good reason. A friend promised me Marty was the best dentist ever. So, with terror in my heart I made an appointment. I shared my fears and concerns with Marty, especially how previous dentists were unable to freeze me effectively. Marty could not have been more sympathetic, and eventually won my trust. After a few visits I started to look forward to going to the dentist. Marty was so much fun. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Marty was one of a kind and will be missed by many. - Posted by: Jane Meagher (Patient) on: Apr 27, 2014