Raymond Alfred Martinez

Our beloved father and brother Ray passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends. You will be greatly missed and forever loved, Dad.

During Raymond's life he enjoyed being a mechanic, from working years at Kennecott Copper to helping family and friends with their cars and bikes. Since he was a young boy he has always been a free spirit, always on the go. If you knew him you would know his sense of humor and sarcasm. He had a way with people, always making them laugh. Raymond went through a lot of ups and downs, but was strong and always bounced back stronger every time.

He enjoyed spending time with his Love, Patricia Ortega, and spending time driving her crazy.

He is survived by his children, Shonty, Shauntay and Alicia (Ryan Laird), and 13 grandchildren, Jessika Brooke, Shandell Natalia, Shennell Alicia, Jennessa Sierra, Brody Alexander, Elvis Mateo, Charly Carolina, Dylan Brayden, Mindy Maraysia, Johnleah Samaya, Paxton Ty, Mark Devon, Donovan Jack, and one great-granddaughter, Alyvia Jordyn. Survived by his siblings, brothers, Tony (Carol), Ted (Ana), Jerry (Yvonne), Thomas (Lisa), sisters, Elaine (Alex), Lucy (Andy), Debbie (Tony), sisters-in-law, Terri, Dian & Tina, and lots of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Malaquias and Tiofila Martinez, brothers, Paul (Terri), Gilbert (Dian), Joe (Tina), and brother-in-law, Tony Freestone.

There will be a viewing Thursday, Nov. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 S. State St., Midvale, with a Rosary service at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 7405 S. Redwood Road in West Jordan. Graveside services will be at 12:30 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 S. Redwood Road, followed by a luncheon at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Dear Lord, please accept Raymond, he has lived a hard life. Raymond did his best here in this cruel world to make up for all his wrongs. In the end he was a savior to many. Please accept him as your new angel. Allow him to guide his family as they need him as their guardian angel. Until they meet again allow our father to rest in paradise. Amen.

Love, Shonty