Daniel Martinez, Jr., age 58, of Las Vegas, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 in Las Vegas. Born June 23, 1956 in Laredo, Texas, he had been a Las Vegas resident for more than 30 years. He studied Krav Maga self defense, volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, playing billiards and reading nonfiction and history books. Daniel could be counted on to help and take care of anyone and everyone he met. He is survived by his wife of twenty years, Bing, daughter Danielle Martinez, parents Daniel and Noemi Martinez and sister Chriselda (David) McDonald. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas where family will receive friends from 4-7pm.