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JOSEPH MARTINEZ, SR.
May 5, 1937
May 2, 2019
Joseph "Trini Martinez Sr., 81 was called by the Lord on May 2, 2019. He was born May 5, 1937 in Turkey Creek, Colorado. In 1954, he joined the United States Army, and was stationed in Hawaii in 1961. This is where he met Gabriel (Schneider). They were married December 7, 1963. He served in Vietnam and retired from the military in 1970. Joseph then went on to work Civil Service until 1993. Even after retirement he kept himself busy volunteering at the thrift shop out at Fort Carson, and chasing after his grandchildren.
Joseph was survived by his wife Gabriele, his sons; Joseph Jr. (Trish), Steve (Lisa), Matthew, Darrel and daughter Alice (Leo), his 15 grandchildren, 8 1/2 great grandchildren and siblings; Cathy (Vigil), Dorothy (Doinisio (Hernandez), and Jimmy (Susan). He was proceeded in death by his mother and father, Pomosena (Cortez) and Santiago Martinez, and his siblings; Manuel, Patrick and Linda (Ortibez). He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
A viewing is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2019 from 5 pm to 8 pm Rosary at 7 pm at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral Mass Wednesday, May 8 at 10 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church
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Pauline & Frrank Bustamante
May 7, 2019
Eternal rest of your soul MR. Martinez. Peace, comfort and strength for his family and friends.
May 7, 2019
Kind thoughts are with your family at this very difficult time of grief. May your fond memories bring you comfort. God's promise at Jeremiah 29:11,12 will give you strength.
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May
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Memorial Gardens Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery3825 Airport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
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Rosary
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Memorial Gardens Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery3825 Airport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
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