Ronald Edward Martinez

On Sunday, May 9, 2021, Ronald Martinez, loving husband and father, passed away in Lewis, Colorado at the age of 63.
Ronald was born in Durango, Colorado on October 13, 1957 to Ignacio and Irene (Silva-Rivas) Martinez. On September 12, 1992 he married Janice Martinez.
Ronald was a one of a kind. He loved life and embraced it. Ron wasn’t a spectator, he had a passion for muscle cars, biking, motorcycling, rugby, camping, his garden, firearms, music, dancing, cooking, and he was a long-time member of the Elks Lodge in Cortez, Colorado. He embraced it all, he and Janice built a life for 29 years together. He was a devoted, loving husband. He never met a stranger and his compassion for people made him God’s helper in this world.
Ronald is preceded in death by his father, Ignacio Martinez. He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Janice; his two sons, Dustin Martinez and Travis Martinez (Aubre); his three grandchildren, Jaycinda Martinez, Kingston Martinez, and Levi Martinez; his mother, Irene Silva Rivas; his siblings, Linda Wethington, Andrew Martinez (Mary), Barbara Martinez, and Patrick Martinez; his nephews, Nicholas Martinez, Joseph Malardie, Justin Malardie; and his niece, Nicole Malardie.
Ronald will be greatly missed by everyone.