November 24, 1970 to January 30, 2023

Michael Anthony Martinez, age 52, died on Jan. 30, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.

Michael was born Nov. 24, 1970, in Roosevelt, Utah, to Ernest Edward Martinez Sr. and Gloria Annette Grant Martinez.

Michael loved spending time in the outdoors, hunting, fishing, playing softball, basketball and enjoying the beauty all around. He was very athletic and enjoyed playing ball and boxing. He was a member of the Native American Church and liked participating in the Sundance, Peyote, and Sweat Lodge.

He is survived by his children, Geovanni (Sonya) Martinez, Bucky Reed, Avory Martinez, Shelby Martinez, Matthew Martinez; six grandchildren; and his siblings, Sharen Martinez, Robert Eppy Martinez (Caroline Montoya); and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Violet Marie Martinez; and brother, Ernest “Eddy” Martinez Jr.

Services were Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Hullinger Mortuary.

Burial in the Ft. Duchesne Cemetery.

Condolences may be shared at www.hullingermortuary.com.