David J. Martinez

David was born on September 26, 1951 in Jaroso, Colorado. He was raised in Amalia, New Mexico during his childhood and moved to Grand Junction, Colorado where he graduated from Grand Junction High School. David attended the University of Colorado-Boulder where he met Bea Ramos. He died with complications on November 8, 2020 virtually surrounded by family because of COVID-19 restrictions.

He married Bea Ramos in 1984, and they had three children. He is survived by his wife, Bea Martinez, his daughter Andrea Martinez and Ross Trujillo, David Carlos Martinez Jr., and James Martinez. David and Bea also welcomed two grandchildren, Luis Trujillo and Felisia Trujillo. David has a brother Ben Martinez & family, a sister Phyllis Galvan & family, and brother Julian Martinez & family.

David battled with serious medical issues throughout his life due to being a coal miner. Before working at the mine, David worked for the state of Colorado as a consultant for minority businesses. Despite tremendous medical setbacks he displayed great courage in facing life’s challenges with a smile and witty sense of humor.

David liked fishing and hunting with his brothers, and he took great interest in his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. If anyone was asked to describe David in one word, it would have been strength. He always loved his wife and family dearly while keeping his lightness and humor present.

A limited rotated viewing will be held on Friday November 13, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Church from 3pm to 6:30pm. A rosary will follow. The attendance will be limited because of COVID-restrictions.

The funeral Mass will happen on Saturday November 14, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Church at 1pm with the burial to follow at Orchard Mesa Cemetery. A reception will happen after the burial at St. Josephs parish hall.

We think about you always

We Talk about you still

You have never been forgotten

And you never will

We hold you close within our hearts

And there you will remain

To walk and guide us through our lives

Until we meet again.