Nick Martinez

1940 - 2017

Nick Martinez, 77, of Dacono, died April 18, 2017 at Longmont United Hospital. He was born March 4, 1940 in Sapello, New Mexico to Manuelita Archuleta and Gabriel Martinez. Nick was a 1958 graduate of Frederick High School. After his graduation, he began working for the Pepper meat packing plant prior to joining the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge in 1965, he started Martinez Construction with his brothers, building houses. He was also a brick mason until his retirement in 2012. Nick was a talented musician, playing in a band called the 4 M's. He also enjoyed playing cards, participating in poker games at the American Legion, fishing, shooting a round of golf, throwing darts and an occasional bingo game. He had played softball locally for several years and was an avid Broncos fan. Nick was an executive board member for 33 years at the American Legion Post 1985 in Firestone, CO. Preceding Nick in death are his parents, 4 brothers and two sisters. Surviving are his son Randy Martinez of Platteville, CO; his daughter Lynette Frank and her husband Larry of Frederick, CO; his brothers John Martinez of Dacono, Ruben Martinez of Longmont, Roy Martinez of Firestone and Max Martinez of Longmont; and his sister Charlotte Martinez of Frederick. He is further survived by his grandchildren Brandon Frank, Nikki Martinez, Alexis Frank and Gabriella Martinez. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 21, from 7:00 to 7:30 pm, followed by Rosary Prayers at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Frederick, CO. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Saturday, April 22 at 11:00 am also at St. Theresa's in Frederick, CO. Burial will follow at Foothills Gardens of Memory. Share condolences at www.howemortuary.com