Jerry Louis Martinez passed away on December 13, 2022, at 72, in his hometown Center, Colorado.

He was born to Louis B. and Mary Rumeldita Martinez on July 17, 1950, in Del Norte Colorado. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Colorado. Jerry was a proud and loving father and grandfather, a loyal friend, and no matter who you were, you could always count on him for a good laugh. He will be missed by many and forgotten by none.

Jerry is survived by his son Angelo and his daughters Renee and Freda Martinez. He is also survived by his mother Mary Rumeldita Martinez, two brothers, and four sisters, and six grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and all his X's.

Jerry is proceeded in death by his father, Louis B. Martinez, brother, Glen Martinez, nieces, nephews and his first X.

Rosary will be held on Monday, December 19, 2022, at 6:00pm at St. Francis Jerome Catholic Church in Center, Colorado. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 10:00am at the St. Francis Jerome Catholic Church in Center, Colorado. Please join the family for a meal following the funeral service down below. Arrangements in care of Strohmayer's Funeral Home of Monte Vista.