Martin Timothy Harper, age 50, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013 at his home in Holbrook, Arizona. He was born on August 22, 1963 in Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom. Martin was a very caring person who made friends very easily thru acts of kindness and helpfulness. To some he seemed gruff, but he was not; he was a very funny person who you never forgot after you met him. He was a fierce friend to all he came in contact with. Martin was working on a cook book when he passed away. His love for cats was only exceeded by his love for cooking. He is survived by his wife: Hallie, 3 brothers: John, Stephen and Richard, 4 sisters: Lia, Katherine, Shellagh and Jane. Many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. No public services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements were handled thru Owens Livingston Mortuary of Holbrook, Arizona. The family requests donations be made to HALO (a no kill shelter) in Phoenix or the Humane "Society for dogs and cats.