Christopher Anthony Martinez-Fulton

Christopher Anthony Martinez-Fulton

Christopher was given his wings on Saturday evening January 12, 2013. His mother brought him into this world on July 25, 1983 and she held him as he spread these wings to fly home at 5:25 p.m. His wife also held him as he was surrounded by his family.

He was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico and moved to Utah in 1985. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He attended Marlon Hills Elementary, South Ogden Junior High School, T.H. Bell Junior High School, and Bonneville High School. He did receive his high school diploma. He also attended Western New Mexico University where his grandmother is a professor. He later attended the University of Phoenix.

Christopher married his guardian angel, April Dawn Gibilterra on November 11, 2009. They have a daughter, Gracee Raquel Martinez-Fulton born on May 10, 2008 who was his greatest gift and experience. Gracee was his reason to breathe, care and love. His "CeCe".

He played baseball through junior high school but his true passion was for basketball. He started playing Junior Jazz in the 1st grade, continued playing in competition leagues and continued to step onto the court throughout his life. Music was like the air he breathed.

He was excited to start working at the age of 14 at Pretzelmaker, but was elated to turn 16 so he could work for Footlocker. Sales was his forte. He was driven by his work for Pinnacle Security and APX Alarm Security Solutions. Through his profession he was able to travel to California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kansas and Tennessee.

Christopher is survived by his wife, April Dawn Martinez; daughter, Gracee Raquel Martinez-Fulton; mother, Deanna R. Scadden; fathers, Ben D. Fulton, Jr., Chris Jo Martinez and Chris K. Scadden; in-laws, Pam and Don Mallet; sisters, Jasmine Marie Fulton who they were each other''s lifeline, Kayla Fayth Fulton; brother, Nathaniel Fulton; grandparents, Patricia M. Cano, Ben D. and Lucille Fulton Sr., Lela and Lonnie Sanders, James and Helen Scadden; great-grandmothers, Mary Hamblin and Louise Barba; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who were all so very special and dear to him. He shared a very special relationship with his Uncle Vince and Aunt Lark. Thank you Uncle OB for staying with me through the end.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Hector L. Cano; grandmother, Ruby Espinoza Candia; one of his best friends since elementary school, Mitch Nelson and his very special cousin, Trey Ashton Martinez.

Christopher was blessed with the greatest gift of all, love. He loved his family and friends unconditionally. If Christopher saw you, you were his friend, for life. If you needed him, he would be there. We will always remember and love you Christopher. Always in our hearts; never to be forgotten.

Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 11 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 East 5550 South, Ogden. Friends may visit with family on Thursday beginning at 6 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. and a video presentation to follow at Lindquist''s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd.

Interment, Lindquist''s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.