Gilbert Joseph Martinez

Gilbert Joseph Martinez came into this world on June 20, 1930, and left this world on November 05, 2025. Gilbert was 95 years of age. He was born in the little town of McPhee, Colorado. Later the family moved to San Acacio, Colorado, a very small town in the San Luis Valley. Gilbert spent most of his early childhood in San Acacio. When Gilbert was 16, he arrived in Ouray; the year was 1946.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Jose D. Martinez and Natividad (Nuanez) Martinez, his wife Viola (Dominguez) Martinez and three of their infant children as well as Ten brothers and sisters. G-Bert, as he was affectionately known by many family members and close friends, is survived by his brother Alfred of Great Falls, Montana and his seven children, Bombie (Penny), Tina (Bob), Steve, Veronica (Michael), Joseph, Lorena and Mario (Jamie). Gilbert is also survived by 14 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.

Gilbert served his community for approximately 35 years as a Law Enforcement Officer for both the city and county of Ouray. He worked in various area mines for 50 years; the Construction Industry and he was also the Custodian of Ouray Schools.

When he wasn’t working, Gilbert enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing baseball, playing softball and spending time with all his family.

Gilbert will be greatly missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

At Gilbert’s request, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Daniel Catholic Church, Ouray, Colorado.

Celebration of Life-Mass will be held Thursday November 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.,

St Daniel Catholic Church Ouray, Colorado.

Interment will take place at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Ouray County, Colorado.