Robert James Martinez

August 10, 1980 - April 20, 2019

August 10 1980 - April 20, 2019 On April 20, 2019 at 4:00 am something I never thought would happen, happened. My brother Robert James Martinez passed away peacefully with his mother, Debbie Martinez, his "lil" brother Angelo Martinez, his sister in law Isabel Villa by his side (also aided by the love and support of so many friends and family). Robert was born August 10, 1980 in Salt Lake City to Tony Freestone Martinez and Deborah Martinez. Robert had a deep love of music mostly oldies and rap.....he even wrote and sang many himself and would tell you they were worthy of a record deal as he was full of confidence and already had a well-established alter ego we all knew as "Big Beto". Tough as nails, tougher even, but in reality was a big softy with a big heart full of love and forgiveness. Robert had a heart as strong as a diamond that was created by the heat and pressure of the universe, and his body so tough and durable that was forged by God’s own hands, as it was to be tested time and time again. Robert lived a hard-fought life and in his own words was full of "trials and tribulations". He gave his all in the fight of life, his love deep and intense. A prayer Robert was found of: God our father walk through my house And take away all my worries and illness; And please watch over and heal my loved ones and family I pray this in Jesus name.....Amen Thanks to all who have given us love prayers and support in our time of loss and sadness. We are forever grateful. A viewed cremation will take place Friday, April 26, 2019 and a funeral mass will take place the following Friday, May 3, 2019, 10:00am at St. Joespeh the Worker Catholic Church, 7405 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, with a luncheon to follow.