Amador Martinez Obituary (2012)

Amador Martinez "Gone Fishing" October 30,1936 - June 25,2012 Amador Martinez - husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother and friend passed away June 25, 2012 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Durango, CO October 30, 1936 to Seferino Martinez and Adelaida Valdez. Amador married the love of his life, Sally D. Medina in1955. He was a man with a tender heart and a mischievous spirit. He loved camping, fishing and working around his house. More than anything; Amador was deeply devoted to his family and loved spending time with them. He retired from Wheeler's Machinery after 25 years of services. Amador is preceded in death by his parents and two siblings. He is survived by his wife, Sally, four children: Patricia (John), Anna (Pat), Kai, Amador Dean, LeAnn. He is also survived by his many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, his two Yorkies, Lacie and Tinkerbell, and siblings, Bennie, Damacio, Leroy, Frank, and many other family members. Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Friday June 29, 2012 at Tate Mortuary, 110 South Main Street, Tooele, UT. Friends may call from 6-8pm on Thursday evening and 11-12:45pm prior to services on Friday. Interment, Tooele City Cemetery. His family offers special gratitude to Intermountain Hospice staff for their loving care. Thank you; Jaime, Melissa, Wanda, Leslie and Sylvia. Special thanks to Dave Lindquist and Riley Turpin for your unwavering friendship and support. Amador thought highly of both of you and talked about you often. ï¿½ To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Amador Martinez please visit our Sympathy Store.