Passed away peacefully on Nov. 12, 2024

Born February 7, 1949, in Brainerd, MN, Marty was predeceased by his parents Cleo (Farris) CaHill and Kenneth Farris. He is survived by his children Kimberly (Brian) Farris-Berg, Kristofer (Elizabeth) Farris, Kelly (Andrew) Clark, Karly Foster, and Mark Foster; 11 grandchildren; siblings Michael (Joni), Thomas (Patricia), Christine, and James (Shelly) Farris; and lifelong friend Thomas Chapple. For his sales career, Marty moved his family from St. Paul to Southern California in 1984.

He brought joy through his lifelong commitment to theater and his heartwarming visits to many as Santa Claus. He cherished family traditions and had agreat sense of humor. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, December 2, 2024, 10:00am, at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Laguna Niguel, CA, followed by interment at Ascension Cemetery, and reception.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Orange County Rescue Mission in Marty’s honor.