Shylock Martinez Obituary (1974

With deepest sorrow, Shylock’s family regretfully informs of his passing on July 3, 2015. He was born Feb. 1, 1974, to Alice (Graham) Holguin and Freddy Martinez. He attended Tooele schools and graduated in 1992. [Obit Shylock Christian Martinez 2] He entered the Marine Corps in December 1992 and proudly served his country for four years. He then joined the Army Reserve for four years. He married his high school sweetheart, Cassie Carson, in 1993 and has two daughters; Katlyn Marie and Alyssa Leigh. Shylock enjoyed sports, camping, and riding his Harley as soon as weather permitted. Being a kid at heart, he enjoyed taking his family to Lagoon every summer. At family functions, he loved teasing his cousins, especially at family birthday parties. He’d be the only adult in the pool with the kids splashing around and having fun. He also enjoyed having family and friends over for his famous BBQs. He was a BIG GUY with a HEART OF GOLD. He always helped a friend or stranger in need, especially those less fortunate. He was always happy and willing to participate in fundraisers. He leaves behind his wife Cassie; daughters Katlyn and Alyssa; mom Alice (Jessie); dad Freddy (Karen); sisters Melissa (Chris) Salazar and Amanda Martinez; brother Michael (Micah) Martinez; nieces Angelic (Zach) Sharp and Desiree Salazar; grandparents Gilbert and Dorothy Graham, In-laws John Lyn and Vickie Carson; sisters-in-law Nicole (Darrin) Turner and Jacki (Tim) Peacock; as well as many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Preceding him in death are his grandparents Jose E. and Ida Martinez and uncles Joe O. Martinez and Victor E. Graham. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m. at Tate Mortuary. Family and friends may offer condolences beginning at 10 a.m. A military salutation will be performed at the Tooele City Cemetery succeeding the motorcycle procession with a luncheon thereafter at the Eagles Lodge honoring Shylock’s life. In lieu of flowers you may make a donation at the Mountain America Credit Union in Cassie Martinez’s account. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Shylock Christian Martinez please visit our Sympathy Store.