Johnney Martinez Obituary (1922 - 2013)

Johnny Martinez "Together Again" Roy - Johnney Martinez passed away Thursday, September 26, 2013, in his home, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born to Ruben and Ermelinda Maestas Martinez on May 18, 1922, in Loma, Colorado. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II, where he toured the European African Middle Eastern Campaign. He retired from Hill Air Force Base. He married Neomie Martinez on November 10, 1941. Dad loved the great outdoors, hunting, fishing, and loved riding his horses. He was preceded in death by his wife, Neomie Martinez, one son, Johnney Martinez, which they both cared for 51 years, 5 brothers, and 3 sisters. He is survived by four children, Gene Martinez, Vivian (Tito) Martinez, Jerry (Donna) Martinez, Bob Martinez, 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and one sister Rosie Palmer. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah. A viewing for family and friends will be held on Monday, October 7, 2013, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., and on Tuesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., prior to services. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Park. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 October 7, 2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CemeteryMyers Evergreen Memorial Park 100 Monroe Blvd. Ogden, UT 84404 October 8, 2013 11:00 AM ServiceMyers Mortuary of Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 October 8, 2013 11:00 AM