Jose Fermin Martinez

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Jose Fermin Martinez

March 25, 1937 ~ February 2, 2020

Jose Fermin Martinez, 82, loving husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend, passed away on February 2, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 25, 1937 to Eduvigen and Flavia Martinez in Monte Vista, Colorado. He married the love of his life, Emma Gutierrez on October 10, 1953 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Layton, Utah; they just celebrated 66 years of marriage and renewed their vows in October.

Together they had seven children, Dolores, deceased (Wilber) Valdez; Catherine Martinez; Jeffrey (Linda, deceased) Martinez; Gina (John) Medina; Shellie (Scott) Deschamps; Kareen (Gerardo) Lomeli; and Brian Martinez. He was blessed with many grandchildren, Trina, BreAnna, Melissa, Krista, Daniel (Elizabeth), Olivia (Tyson), Gabriel, Sara, Samantha, Tyler, Marissa, Kelsie, Daniel, (Amanda deceased.) four great-grandchildren, Hailey, Michael, Bria and Kateri.

He is survived by three brothers and four sisters. He was preceded in death by his daughter Dolores, parents and five siblings.

Fermin was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Layton. He was active in different ministries, for many years serving as an Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist and ministering to the sick. He attended daily Adoration for over 30 years and was devoted to Our Lord and Blessed Mother. He was a prayerful man and when called upon he was always ready and willing to help. He was a loving, kind, patient and quiet man who loved his family dearly and was a friend to all.

Fermin retired from Hill Air Force Base after 38 years in civil service. He traveled to many states and countries as part of his career.

In his younger years, Fermin loved riding his motorcycle with his wife and friends. He enjoyed reading, watching old cowboy movies, camping, traveling and spending time with his family. He loved to go dancing with his wife Emma and many good friends, and he danced till the end.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on February 10 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Inurnment at a later date.