Roberto Sigifredo Martinez

Robert was born on November 6, 1937, in Walsenburg, Colorado, to Donaciano and Aurora Martinez. He grew up in Walsenburg before moving to California, where he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He returned to Colorado in 1956, then moved back to California in 1958. There, he met and married Ophelia “Sally” Aragon. Together, they raised three children and shared 62 years of marriage filled with love, family, and adventure.

Following Robert’s retirement from Kodak and Sally’s retirement from Bassett Unified School District, the couple moved to Safford, Arizona. In 2003, they settled in Tolleson, making their home on Hughes Drive the final stop in their remarkable journey together, accompanied by their beloved dog, Froste.

Robert enjoyed trips to Laughlin with Sally and their friends, as well as visits to local casinos. These outings brought them many happy memories throughout their years together.

Robert was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sally; his parents, Donaciano and Aurora Martinez; his son, Robert J. Martinez; his brothers, Donaciano and Juan Baloy; and his sisters, Lucy, Benny, Josie, Julia, and Stella.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Barbara, and her husband, Tommy; his son, William, and his wife, Rene; his grandsons, Andrew Gill and his wife, Danielle, Miles Gill, Matthew Zabala and his wife, Korey, and Cameron Zabala; his great-grandchildren, Mikayla Gill, Evelyn Gill, Greyson Gill, Peyton Zabala, Landyn Zabala, and Matthison Zabala; and his sisters, Florence Perez and Bertha Gamez.

Robert will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.

A private family viewing to be held.