Candy Edward Martin Obituary (1934 - 2016)

Candy Edward Martin Click here to listen to Funeral Recording Candy Edward Martin, age 81, passed away on June 18, 2016 in Ogden, Utah. He was born July 5, 1934 in Caplin, Colorado to Ruben and Margarita Dominguez Martinez. He married Ida Loretta Gallegos on September 11, 1954, they later divorced. He married Virginia Black, she passed away in November 2013. He remarried Ida Loretta Gallegos on February 8, 2014. Candy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He became blind at the age of 3 years old after contracting red measles. He was a country music artist and once performed at the Grand Ole Opry. He loved traveling, camping, and telling stories. He is survived by his wife Ida; children, Rudy (Caroline) Allison, Robert (Sandy) Allison, Cindy (Joe) Lopez, Jerry Allison, Leslie (Eddie) Borrego, Kaylynn (Lynn) Allison; numerous grand and great grandchildren; and a brother, Gabriel Martinez. He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Allison and 5 brothers and sisters. The family wishes to thank Bishop Bob Blair and Myers Mortuary for their kindness extended to them. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, where family and friends may call Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 11:30-12:45 prior to services. Interment, Ogden City Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 June 22, 2016 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden 1875 Monroe Blvd Ogden, Utah 84401 June 23, 2016 1:00 PM CemeteryOgden City Cemetery 20th and Madison Ogden, UT 84404 June 23, 2016