Mario Gene Martinez

November 24, 1968 - May 29, 2021

Mario Gene Martinez, 52, of LaSalle, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. He was born November 24, 1968 to Bernard & JoAnn (Bedan) Martinez in Greeley, Colorado. He was a graduate of Valley High School in Gilcrest, Colorado and did two years at Aero Tech Trade School. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Greeley. Mario was a people person. His job at Red Lobster allowed him to meet and talk with a wide variety of people. He was always quick with a joke. He loved to make people laugh and see them happy. He enjoyed playing pool, working on cars, and having fun with his friends. He is survived by his mother, JoAnn Martinez of LaSalle, Colorado, his brother, Michael (Kelly) Martinez of Greeley, Colorado, and his sisters, Ariana Martinez of Arvada, Colorado & Andrea Smith of LaSalle, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard “Bernie” Martinez and his grandparents: Abel & Celina Bedan and Phillip & Margaret Martinez. A Celebration of Mario’s Life Service will be held at a later date. An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.moserfuneralservice.com.