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Andrew Martinez Obituary
October 20, 1952
March 2, 2017
Andrew "Andy" E. Martinez, beloved son of Eloy and Josephine Martinez was born on October 20, 1952 in Leadville, Co. He passed peacefully to his Lord and Savior on March 2, 2017 in Reno, Nevada.
Andy was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah and attended West High School and the University of Utah. He was an extraordinary athlete and exceled in baseball and billiards. He is known for his eclectic taste in music. Andy was the successful owner of Payless Gutters & Siding, Inc. since 1986. Andy lived a fearless and passionate life. He was loved by all who knew him. Andy is survived by daughter Stacey Martinez-Ajax (Sean), grandchildren Noah Tullos and Jacob Martinez, his son Andrew R. Martinez, sisters Linda Morgan and Susan Martinez, nephew Jason Morgan, and other extended family.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society or The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust on Andy's behalf. A celebration of Andy's incredible life will be held at a future date.
"Do the Right Thing!"
- Andy
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Linda Morgan
March 2, 2020
Andy
Three years ago I lost my first true friend. We used to do everything together, we played marbles, cowboys and indians, red light green light and mother may I, we played football, basketball, baseball. We listened and danced to the best music the great sounds of the 1960s and 1970s.
I was there when he took his first steps, I was there when he went on his first date. I was his protector as he grew up from a young boy to an incredible man. I watched him mature and when he got married and I saw how happy he was when his children were born. I was even there for him when his heart got broken.
I lost my brother Andy three years ago and my heart still hurts and I miss him terribly.
I love you my first true friend, my brother Andy, October 20, 1952 - March 2, 2017.
Do the right thing
Linda Morgan
March 1, 2020
Linda Morgan
October 18, 2019
Dear Andy, It's your birthday October 20th!
And its the third birthday we've spent without you, the pain of losing you is still with all of us but we're so grateful for the time we had with you. You made us smile and laugh so much and we still do when we recall our favorite stories about you.
Dad always gets a twinkle in his eyes when he talks about you and remembers your great athletic ability when you played baseball, how proud he was and still is of you and what you accomplished in your 64 years.
Mom gets so sad this time of year knowing that you are gone, I know that both mom and dad miss your phone calls and hearing your voice, we all do. We all miss saying happy birthday to you, we miss not seeing you for Easter, mom and Stacey's birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. We just miss you period!
Suzie and I talk about you and your love of music and how you introduced us to bands we had never heard of, your taste in music was incredible, thank you!. We recall stories of you and fantastic sense of humor, you were so darn funny and were able to make so many people laugh and smile.
We think of you every day and wish that you were still with us, but you had to leave and go prepare our places. So our dear Andy until we see you again, Happy Birthday, Happy Easter, Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
With so much love in our hearts for you that will never end, from your loving family.
Dad, Mom, Linda, Suzie, Stacey, Andrew, Noah, Jacob, Sean, Jason, Shauna, Jade, Canyon
Linda Morgan
March 2, 2019
Today marks the second year of your passing. We all miss you so much and we think and talk about you often. Dad and mom are okay but you can still see the sorrow in their eyes they miss their son. We tell stories about your funny escapades and laugh a lot, you still bring smiles to our faces. Rest In peace our beautiful son, brother, father and grandfather. We will love you forever, your loving family.
March 2, 2018
Andy, my dear brother today marks one year since your passing, and we are all still missing you so very much. I would give anything to hear your voice again, to be able to greet you with a hug and tell you that I love you. But, I know you already know that, and I know that you're watching over all of us. I feel as though I'm missing a piece of my heart that is now filled with a void of you being gone from our lives. When I hear a certain song or remember things we did as kids growing up it warms my heart, but also brings tears of sorrow. The other night I watched a special about Eric Clapton and thought how great it would have been to watch it with you. I know that you would have loved it; it brought back many memories of songs we listened to as teenagers. There were songs from The Yardbirds, John Mayall and the Blues Breakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Derek and the Dominos, The Clapton Band and solo Eric Clapton. Others in this special were BB King, Jimmy Hendrix, George Harrison and one of your favorite drummers Ginger Baker. As I watched and listened to the songs from these great bands it reminded me so much of your love of music. And how you introduced so many of us to your great taste in music and how much fun we had when we danced together. It also reminded me of how much you looked like George Harrison in your hippie years; you were so dashing, handsome, and fun to be around.
I will always love and treasure you in my heart; you were a great caring person with such a big heart. You were kind and thoughtful sometimes to a fault. Because of your kindness some people took advantage of that, but you always gave them the benefit of the doubt.
Stacey made us a keychain in remembrance of you it has these charms on it, a heart that depicts your lifeline, a wing that tells us you're an angel now, and that we all loved you to the moon and back and to have faith that one day we'll all see each other again.
Thank you my brother Andy for being such a great person, and I'm so grateful that you were a big part of my life until we see each other again on the other side. Your loving sister - Linda
Linda Morgan
December 24, 2017
Linda Morgan
November 23, 2017
Andy, I'm missing you so much everyday. Last month Suzie and I were in Reno for your birthday. We celebrated your life through tears and laughter. Today we will have our first Thanksgiving without you, which will be another hard day for our family. But we are so grateful for the time we had you in our lives, you were a blessing to us. You will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts. Love you my dear beautiful brother.
Linda Morgan
June 18, 2017
Happy Fathers Day our dear Andy. You were a great father to your children a good son to your loving parents and the best brother to your sisters. You are missed so much by all of us. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. As a matter of fact a couple of days ago, I was telling my friends some funny stories about you I had them laughing so much. Thank you for the great memories they are now so precious and we will all cherish them. I wish I could hold and hug you and tell you how much I love you, and tell you Happy Fathers Day. Your loving sister Linda.
Linda Morgan
June 2, 2017
Andy, today marks three months that you've been gone from us. We think of you every day and miss you so much. I cried this morning while out walking Saxton. Simetimes the tears just flow from my eyes and I feel such heartache, pain and grief. I feel like we've all been robbed of so many things we could have shared as a family in the coming years. Now we hold you to our hearts and cherish our times together. Mom and Staceys birthdays are coming up it will be hard for them, as you would come to SLC for their birthdays. Mothers Day was very hard for mom, she misses you so very much. You know dad he hides his sorrow, but we've caught him crying. You are missed so much! We know you're in a better place, but we would rather have you here. Rest in peace my beloved brother, my first friend and forever friend. Your loving sister - Linda
Lisa Kohlman
May 12, 2017
I met Andy when he did my gutters 3 years ago. We immediately formed a friendship. I trusted him when I had many other companies biding for the job. I always would stop and talk to him when I saw him working on other houses in our area. He always made me laugh. I'm so glad I got to meet him and was very sad to hear of his passing.
Linda Morgan
May 2, 2017
Andy, today marks two months since you left us. My tears don't seem to stop and come from out of the clear blue. I know that you're in a better place but it's so very hard for us to learn how to live without you, we are trying our best.
We had beautiful "Celebration of Live" for you and I know you saw and heard everything. Cousin Jose sang three songs for you in Spanish and even had those in attendance singing along with him. Your grandson Noah played two songs on the piano he told us that the first one was the very first song he played for you. You would have been so proud of him.
Andy Valdez (the Judge), spoke about you and things you, him and your friends did growing up. He had us laughing and crying. He did mention the time he wrecked your 57' Chevy and of course your expertise as a pool player, he said that while you guys were going to the "U", that he thought you may have been majoring in pool, that got a lot of laughs.
Roger Godfrey spoke about you as well, that is until he got choked up but he did finish. He's going to miss you!
Your children Stacey and Andrew also spoke about you. Many in attendance found out that your favorite color is blue, that you loved the smell of honeysuckle, and what your favorite baseball and football teams are. They learned about your love of music and how many concerts you had attended and the concerts that you took Stacey and Andrew to, there were so many I was very impressed. They talked about what a "COOL DAD" you were and how much you are loved by both of your children.
Our cousin Father Dave recited a rosary for you and of course since most of the attendees are Catholic they recited their parts as well.
We displayed photos of you throughout your life, as a little boy and up to our last photo of you. And, of course we had some of your baseball and pool trophies along with one of your baseball mitts and in a shadow box your favorite Pink Floyd tie dyed tee , which was kind of your trademark, along with a great picture of you with Stacey and Andrew wearing that same tee shirt.
We had a buffet after your services and played a great song list of many of your favorite artists and their songs, everyone enjoyed the music you had great taste in music!
We had cards printed with your name the year you were born and year you passed away, and we included your favorite saying DO THE RIGHT THING
It was a good night in honor of you and it was so nice to see so many people attend to celebrate you. You are loved and missed by so many!
God speed Andy
Christine Marx
April 11, 2017
My condolences to the family of Andrew Eloy Martinez.
(Andy) Andrew was a great father to our children Stacey Christine Martinez Ajax and Andrew Ryan Martinez. Our children and grandchildren are blessed to have had him in their lives.
Keep watch over your family from Heaven Andy.
April 11, 2017
My condolences to my daughter Stacey Martinez Ajax and my son Andrew Ryan Martinez. My prayers are with you and the Martinez family.
Linda Morgan
April 5, 2017
I miss you Andy, I think of you daily and talk to you every night you're now a very bright star in the sky, and I know you're watching over us. It's so hard for us without you, but we know that you're in a better place. I love you my kind and wonderful brother.
Love you - Nina
Kelly Johns
March 30, 2017
Andy was my neighbor for years and made life very interesting and sometimes kind of crazy ~~He was a joker but wore his heart on his sleeve. He looked out for his friends and neighbors and always spoke of how much he loved his family. He treated his workers as friends. His infectious laugh will really be missed.
My sincerest sympathy to Susie and family.
John Dodge
March 23, 2017
Andy had the greenest finger I ever knew! He made dirt grow. Now you can be the free Spirit you are. Spread the Love!
Leanne Mandeville
March 21, 2017
Many candles for you my friend! Remember the Cigarette Cake? Love you!! Rest in Peace
March 21, 2017
I Love and miss you so very much... "The Neighbor"
Scott Larson
March 18, 2017
I am deeply saddened to hear about Andy passing away. I know how much he was loved by his incredible Martinez family. My prayers go out to his children, grandchildren, parents and his sisters.
Susan (Suzie) Martinez
March 17, 2017
I miss you dear brother, I miss your laugh and smile. My tears flow from my eyes with sorrow.
You always watched out for me when I was younger. I thank God that I was able to spend six weeks with you in Reno. To help you after your surgery. The day I left, you were doing well, and said " I will see your for Easter. " We hugged, I told you I loved you, you said the same to me and then we said our good byes. I never thought you would leave this earth so soon. May you rest in peace walking the streets of gold in the presence of our Lord Jesus. Remember that Jesus said "I Am the Resurrection and the life, he who believes in me, though he may die, he shall live. " To those of you who will read this, please tell your family that you love them and always forgive them.
Linda Morgan
March 16, 2017
Every night when I'm outside I look for the brightest star and know its you Andy. So I talk with you every night. I know that you're resting now my beautiful brother. I miss you!
Lili Field
March 16, 2017
To the whole wonderful Martinez family we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son, father and brother. Know that we are holding you all in our thoughts and hearts at this difficult time. Sending our condolences and healing thoughts to all of you.
Lili and Ira Field
Lucy Valdez
March 16, 2017
Linda, I can not even imagine losing a brother and the pain you are feeling. Brothers are our protectors and partners in crime when we are young, our confidants and loving loyal steadfast friends as we grow older.
You, your parents and all of Andys children are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in the arms of our Lord throughout eternity.
Lucy Valdez - Stockton, Utah
Natalie Zacher
March 16, 2017
Just heard the news about Andy, what sad news to hear. My prayers to all your family in this very sad time of yours.
Natalie - Lawrence Zacher
Woods Cross, Utah
Gary Wesley
March 16, 2017
I spoke with Linda last night she informed me of Andys passing, I'm so very sorry to hear this news. He was great buddy of mine in high school, it was so much fun to hang out with him. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Gary Wesley - Salt Lake City, Utah
Evon Bankhead
March 16, 2017
Prayers and love to all the Martinez family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Evon Bankhead - Las Vegas, Nevada
Gerry Rojas
March 16, 2017
Sending love to all the Martinez family. We will never forget that beautiful, mischievous face. Makes me smile just thinking about him. RIP Andy.
Gerry and Leo Rojas - Kearns, Utah
Carla-Martinez Weinberger
March 16, 2017
Andy Pandy is what I always called him was definitely one of a kind....
I don't think I've known and probably will never again meet someone like my very Special 1st cousin "Andy Pandy....
Carla Martinez-Weinberger - Montara, California
Mike Spehart
March 16, 2017
To the Martinez family please accept my deepest sympathy for you during this difficult time. Andy was a great friend of mine in Wyoming while we were both working there for his dad "Marty". I am so sorry for your loss, Andy is now in a better place and resting peacefully.
Mike Spehart - Ivins, Utah
Linda Morgan
March 16, 2017
Coolest looking horse back rider, love you Andy!
Linda Morgan
March 16, 2017
Terri Anderson
March 16, 2017
To the Martinez family we are sorry for your loss of Andy. He is watching over all of you, take comfort for all your great memories of him.
Terri, Kent and Rebecca Anderson
Sandy, Utah
Lee Shaw
March 16, 2017
My nephew Andy, with the beautiful blue eyes and smile to boot. A gentle soul, loved music and no one could beat him at naming the tunes and singers. Loved this sweet man. He will truly be missed by all of us in the Martinez family. God Bless you all.
Jason Morgan
March 15, 2017
Enjoy that great gig in the sky uncle. I will always remember the good times and great music. Rest in love.
Andrew as a little guy with his loving father Andy.
Linda Morgan
March 14, 2017
Andrew as a teenager with his dad Andy.
Linda Morgan
March 14, 2017
Becky Starkweather
March 14, 2017
Tom and I were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved Andy. Please accept our deepest sympathy during this very difficult time. Take comfort in remembering all the fun and good memories you had with him.
Becky and Tom Starkweather
Becky Starkweather
March 14, 2017
Tom and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of your loved family member Andy. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Martinez family, and hope that you will remember the happy memories and time that you spent with Andy. Prayers to the Martinez family during this very difficult time.
Becky and Tom Starkweather
Stacey Martinez-Ajax
March 14, 2017
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Jewell Curry
March 13, 2017
My sincere condolences to the entire Martinez family. I was deeply saddened to hear of Andys passing I knew Andy since he was a little boy and watched him become a man. He had the kindest heart and truly cared about people, he would help anyone who needed help. Such a wonderful person, take comfort that he was a selfless man and know that he will be rewarded for his kind deeds.
Roger Godfrey
March 13, 2017
Rest in peace buddy. I'll always remember the good times we had in high school, you were the man. Much love and prayers for your family in their time of sorrow.
Roger and Olympia Godfrey
Mike Morton
March 13, 2017
Dear Martinez family I was deeply saddened to hear of Andys passing. I always enjoyed talking with him when he was in Salt Lake visiting. Andy had a great sense of humor and was always so nice. He was definitely one of a kind. I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet him.
Joe Young
March 13, 2017
Such sad news to hear of Andys passing we extend our condolences to all of your family in your time of sorrow.
Joe and JoAnn Young - Salt Lake City, Utah
Betsy Reyes
March 13, 2017
To the Martinez family, please accecpt our deepest sympathies for your loss. Andy is now in the arms of the lord and is resting peacefully.
Betsy and Joey Reyes - Salt Lake City, Utah
Dee Bennett
March 13, 2017
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Andy. I was deeply saddened to hear the news, I've heard so much from family members about Andy it sounds like he was an incredible man. I was looking forward to meeting him on his next trip to Salt Lake. Take care of each other in this time of sorrow.
Patsy Gohman
March 13, 2017
To the Martinez family I am deeply sorry to hear of your beloved Andys passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. God bless your family, and take care of yourself Andrew.
Pat Gohman - Bountiful, Utah
Mike Suazo
March 13, 2017
So sorry to hear the sad news of Andy passing away. He was a great friend of mine since elementary school in Salt Lake and even to the day of his passing. Andy had a heart of gold and was a friend to everyone he knew and met. Rest in peace my dear friend. Mike Suazo Salt Lake City, Utah
Susan Trotman
March 13, 2017
Andrew and Stacy Your dad was such a great guy and I am so sorry about your loss. He had a great sense of humor and always seemed so happy and full of life. He will be missed very much by all of us who knew him.Grandpa and your Dad came by the church to see me not very long ago I'm so glad he did.I pray that you will have the strength you need to get through this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful family. Mourning a loss as great as this is not easy, I miss my Daddy everyday but I feel him and I know he is with me always . Love always Susie Q
Andrew Martinez
March 13, 2017
I need my dad. I can't explain it away or distract myself from knowing he's not here anymore, but I can feel his spirit with me now and I know he will guide my sister and I through our challenges. I am so grateful I spent time with him recently and I heart and mind are full of memories we shared. Thank you for loving us unconditionally.
Eloy Martinez
March 12, 2017
Our dearest son Andy you will forever be in our hearts. We pray that you are now healthy and at peace. You were a kind man sometimes to a fault, but that is what made you so special and that is why you were called home. We were truly blessed to have you as our son you were an incredible person with so much attitude. You made a lasting impression on everyone you met, you were and still are a shining star.
Love you son. Dad and Mom
Stacey Martinez-Ajax
March 12, 2017
Dad, I love and miss you so very much. There hasn't been a day since you passed that I haven't cried for you. When you passed, a piece of me went with you. You will forever be in my heart and soul and I have faith that I will see you again.
Love you dad !!!!
March 12, 2017
My dear beautiful brother, our hearts are broken. But we are all so grateful for the years we had together. Your quirky sense of humor and your beautiful blue eyes will be greatly missed by all of us. We'll miss you introducing us to new bands and music. Dad will miss talking football and baseball with you and for sure the World Series, oh how you loved baseball. Mom will miss spoiling you rotten which you totally deserved. You'll be forever in my heart, who am I going to protect and stand up for now that you're gone? Rest now you have no worries or pain anymore. I love you and I always will, your loving sister - Linda
Jon McCreary
March 11, 2017
My condolences to all of the family.
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