Sixto Florindo Martinez

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Sixto Florindo Martinez

September 25, 1927 ~ August 4, 2023

Sixto Florindo Martinez was a beloved husband, devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and brother-in-law who passed away August 4, 2023, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 95 years old.

He was born on September 25, 1927. He is the son of Canuto and Florentina Martinez in Truchas, New Mexico. Sixto married Evila Pacheco and had six children. He later married Shirley Romero and they were married for 49 years. He served in the United States Army during World War II, and later started his successful company known as Martinez Building Maintenance Co. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing and horseback riding. He was an amazing cook and craftsman. He enjoyed his Jose Cuervo with family and friends.

He was a devoted son, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. He was a dedicated and honorable man to all that he knew. He was an active member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in West Valley City.

He is survived by his loving wife Shirley Romero Martinez; sons George Martinez (Jill), Willie Martinez, Louie Martinez (Joyce Bertha) and Lonnie Milline; daughters Linda Martinez, Arlene Martinez and Liza Martinez; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law; sisters Adelina Sandoval, Nellie Martinez (Orlando) and brother Elizandro Martinez (Holly); also survived by many nieces and nephews and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Canuto and Florentina Martinez; stepson Glenn Martinez; three sisters Viola Sanchez, Evan Vigil and Elizaida Sandoval; and grandson Jeff Martinez.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on August 14 at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church, Taylorsville. Interment at Memorial Redwood Mortuary & Cemetery at the Garden of Revelation.