Michael Martinez

Michael F. Martinez “Frank”

September 29, 1948 ~ April 5, 2019

Michael F. Martinez “Frank”, 70, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at his home.

He was born September 29, 1948 in Price, Utah to Rojelio Martinez and Brinilde Gallegos. He was raised in Del Norte, CO, graduating from Del Norte Durango High School.

Frank served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.

He married Pricilla Montoya, they later divorced but remained good friends.

Frank was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports, women’s collegiate basketball and softball, and going with Frank to basketball games he coached. All the players knew him as “Grandpa Peanut”.

Frank is survived by his son, Michael J. Martinez “Mikey”, two daughters, Frances (Frank) Orozco, Shirley Montoya-Ruiz, six grandchildren, Benjamin Aparicio, Isaiah Orozco, Geraldo Aparicio, Selena Orozco, Sarah Aparicio, Marina Orozco (Trey Bryant), two great-grandchildren, Bentley Aparicio, Silas Bryant, two brothers, Ross (Priscilla) Martinez, Leroy (Hope) Martinez, and two sister, Elsie (Pete) Turrubiartez and Mary Duarte. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Tootsie, Manuel and Joe Martinez.

Honoring his wishes no services will be held.

Cremation under the direction of Lindquist’s Roy Mortuary.