Ralph Martinez Sr., born January 26, 1929 in Trinidad, Colorado passed away on Saturday July 16, 2016. Survived by his lovely wife of 67 years Jennie Martinez, daughter Carol Warren (Robert), son Ralph Martinez Jr. (Nancy), daughter Dorothy Martinez, son Ernest Martinez (Gloria), daughter Gina Melvin (Don), grandchildren: Carri Martinez, Samuel Maestas, Jason Maestas, Melanie Martinez, Colette Maestas, Joshua Martinez, Ashley Martinez, Lauren Castillo, 8 great grandchildren, sister Soraida, sister Erlinda, and many friends and family. Preceded in death by his son Jeffery St John Martinez, father Toribio, and mother Cipriana.
Ralph Martinez Sr. retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after 38 years of service and was married to his lovely wife for 67 years. The two were married in Raton, New Mexico in 1949 and lived in Denver, Colorado. Ralph served in the U.S. Army for 2 years before beginning his career with the U.P.R.R. He was an avid Rockies fan and enjoyed watching the Denver Broncos. He loved to converse with family and friends about world issues. He will be kept in our hearts and prayers for eternity.
Services will be held at 10:00 on Friday July 22, 2016 at Mt Carmel Catholic Church 3549 Navajo St. Denver, CO. 80211. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery 12801 West 44th Ave. Wheat Ridge, CO. 80033. Reception to follow at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church Parish Hall.
Flowers are appreciated as well as donations to the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery & Arboretum, Wheat Ridge, CO.
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