Bruce William Martinez
January 10, 1958 ~ December 25, 2019
Born in:
Salt Lake City, Utah
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
Bruce William Martinez, 61, of Pueblo, (formerly of Leadville, Colo.) entered the gates of Heaven on December 25, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was born on January 10, 1958, to Leo and Vicenta Martinez in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is survived by his father and mother; brothers, Alvin and Joseph (Paula) Martinez; sisters, Janet and Melinda Martinez and Vickie (Jerry) Garcia; Goddaughters, Crystal Garcia and Shelina Martinez; nephews, Michael and Jayden Martinez; nieces, Angel and Ashley Garcia, Shannon and Shahntae Martinez; grandnieces, Jennifer Life and Zamorah Bailey; and grandnephew, Quiencee Bailey. Bruce was preceded in death by his brothers, Melvin and Stanley Martinez. Bruce joined the United States Marine Corps right out of high school where he served four years and then joined the United States Navy where he retired after 27 years of service. He was then employed by the United States Federal Government working as a computer engineer. Bruce’s favorite pastime was to have a beer and listen to his favorite music, playing golf, muscle cars and being with his family. Memorial Mass, 10 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020, at St. Mary Church, 307 E. Mesa Ave. Online condolences, www.montgomerysteward.com
Services
Rosary: January 2, 2020 9:30 am
St. Mary Help of Christians
307 E. Mesa Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81006
719-296-8778
Memorial Mass: January 2, 2020 10:00 am
St. Mary Help of Christians
307 E. Mesa Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81006
719-296-8778
All my healing prayers are with the Martinez family. I met Bruce when we worked together at Vitro Corporation in Connecticut. He was a wonderful friend. I will always cherish all the great times, we had at Vitro, and especially when I met Bruce’s Mom & Dad at their home in Leadville. All my deepest sympathy to Bruce’s family.
My thoughts & prayers go out to Bruces Family & friends .. For comfort & Closerure of my Long time friend Bruce ..
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. Love all so much.
Carmela, Johanna Jackson and Carmen Miller-Martinez
Vici and Leo, We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved son. Although he is gone physically, hold your memories of him close to your heart. He is now resting and peaceful in God’s hands.