1960
Michael
2023
Michael Joseph Martinez
June 6, 1960 — December 27, 2023
Tooele
Michael Joseph Martinez (63) passed away from injuries sustained in an auto accident on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. We believe our Lord takes the best of the best at Christmas time. Mike was the second of five children and the only son of Michael and Betty Martinez. He was born June 6, 1960. He was raised in Grantsville, Utah. He attended Grantsville schools along with his sisters. Mike and Mary were in the same class. Everyone thought they were twins. They had so much fun growing up on Center Street with all the neighborhood kids. Mike loved to tease his sisters so much but he was always the first to help whenever they needed it. Mike loved fishing, hunting, trapping, shooting trap, reading, gardening, just being outdoors, watching rodeos, and horse racing. He was also a talented artist. He really enjoyed all the hunting trips/adventures with his best friend Ty Anderson and his family. He was a strong, tough man, the hardest worker, and was very honest and blunt. Mike never “sugar coated anything”. He enjoyed a good laugh and “The Old Man” still loved to tease the ones he cared most about. He was an amazing Uncle and took on the “father role” for Chuck and Bobby. He taught them how to fish, hunt, and be a good responsible man. He was there for both their first deer hunts, and of course, they got their bucks. He was so proud of the men and fathers they became. They were the sons he never had. Mike graduated in 1979. He worked at the Tooele Army Depot, Peterson’s, & Magcorp. In 1999 he went to Energy Solutions, and that’s where he stayed for the last 24 plus years. Mike was the “confirmed bachelor," and when asked, why he never married, he would simply say “I have four sisters”. He surprised everyone at the age of 56 when he married Terry Miner on May 6, 2016. She truly was the love of his life. Terry was raising two of her grandchildren, Maje & Jaysa, so Mike became an instant Grandpa, a role he thoroughly enjoyed. It was when Jaysa had Kyra, his little “Boo Boo” that we saw the “big softy” in him. Mike was fond of Terry’s youngest son Zach, his wife Tiffany and family. They would often visit and they loved going to the Turkey Banquet. Mike was the best husband, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be missed .Mike is survived by his love, Terry, sisters: Pauline Graham-Tooele, Mary Martinez-Grantsville, Ann (Chet) Rinehart-Soda Springs, Idaho, Fran (Eric) Herman-Grantsville. Nephews: Victor Graham (Emily), Brian Graham, both of Tooele, Chuck (Camille) Johnson-Idaho Falls, Idaho, Bobby Carrillo (Macy)-Tooele, Anthony Martinez (Shanell)-Soda Springs, Idaho and Niece: Carla (Tino) Martinez-Salt Lake City. Uncle and Aunts: Rafaelita Martinez-Tooele, Treasa Whitney-Canon City, Colo, Joe & Carol Martinez-Canon City, Colo., and Wyona Quintana-Ogden, Utah. Many more great nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Terry’s boys: Brandon Miner-Tooele, Brian (Lisa) Miner-Santaquin, Zach (Tiffany) Miner- Stockton. Grandchildren: Malori, Maje, Jaysa, Traevynn, Jackson (Sara), Logan (Mikyla), Kolby (Hannah), Konnor, Teagan and great grandchild: Kyra and two more on the way. Brother and sisters in law: Camille Callister- Springville, John (Katie) Callister-Payson, Susie (Deceased) (Terry) Edwards-Hyde Park, Rob (Mary) Callister- Tooele.
Viewing 5-7pm Holy Rosary at 7pm on Jan 2, 2024, at St. Marguerites Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be January 3, 2024, at 11 AM at St. Marguerites Church with a viewing 45 minutes prior. Mike will be laid to rest along side his parents at Grantsville City Cemetery. Luncheon will follow at the church.
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