In Loving Memory of Julio and Martha Alonso A Lifetime of Love, Devotion, and Tragic Loss
The Palm Coast community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Julio Alonso, 85, and Martha Alonso, 74, a married couple whose lives tragically ended in what investigators believe to be a murder-suicide at their home on Pinelynn Lane. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office responded to the couple’s residence Wednesday evening after relatives, unable to reach them by phone or text, requested a welfare check. When deputies arrived, assisted by a hospice nurse, they discovered the couple deceased inside their bedroom—a discovery that has left their loved ones and the entire neighborhood in shock and sorrow.
According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, preliminary findings indicate that Julio took his wife’s life before turning the gun on himself. While the investigation is ongoing, early evidence and witness accounts strongly point toward this tragic conclusion. Sheriff Rick Staly expressed deep sympathy on behalf of the department, saying, “Losing a parent is never easy but losing both parents to what appears to be a murder-suicide is unimaginable. Our condolences and prayers go out to this couple’s family and friends during this extremely difficult time. May God rest their souls.”
Julio and Martha were known in their community as a gentle, loving couple who had spent decades together building a life rooted in faith, loyalty, and deep affection for one another. Friends and neighbors recall seeing them taking quiet walks, tending to their yard, and always greeting others with kindness and warmth. Their relationship stood as a testament to lifelong love — two people who had journeyed through life’s joys and hardships side by side.
Martha, a devoted wife and mother, was remembered for her nurturing nature and unshakable kindness. She had a heart for helping others and always placed her family’s well-being above her own. Whether she was offering a comforting word, preparing a meal for a neighbor, or sharing stories about her grandchildren, Martha’s gentle spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Julio, a proud husband and steadfast provider, was described as a man of quiet strength. In his later years, his health had begun to decline, but his love for Martha remained unwavering. The two were inseparable — each the other’s greatest companion and caregiver. Those close to them believe that the weight of illness, worry, and emotional struggle may have played a tragic role in the events that unfolded.
The loss of both Julio and Martha is a sorrow that words cannot fully express. Their family now faces the unimaginable — grieving two beloved parents and grandparents taken in a moment of despair. As the community processes this devastating loss, there is a collective call for compassion and awareness about the emotional and psychological burdens that can accompany aging, illness, and caretaking.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Rick Staly have reminded residents that help and hope are always available. No one should ever feel alone in their struggles. For those facing health or emotional challenges, Flagler Cares (386-319-9483) offers local support, and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by calling 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org. These resources exist to help prevent tragedies like this one — to remind us all that even in moments of pain, there are people who care and help that can be found.
As the investigation continues, the community remembers Julio and Martha not for the way their lives ended, but for the love, compassion, and resilience they shared for so many years. Their story is one of devotion — two lives intertwined until the very end.
May they rest together in eternal peace, forever remembered for the love they gave and the lives they touched.
In Loving Memory of Julio and Martha Alonso — forever together, forever loved.
