Joe Virgil Martinez

Joe Virgil Martinez was born on June 2, 1938. He was reunited with his soulmate in heaven when he passed peacefully in his sleep on December 15, 2020. His fighting spirit, infectious laughter, and love for life will continue to live on in the hearts and actions of his loved ones.
Joe was a man of strength and determination, shown when he served honorably in the United States Army from 1958 to 1969. He was gifted with several talents, including woodworking and gardening. He was benevolent with his abilities and gifted many woodworking creations to his neighbors, friends, and family. Joe’s garden was his pride and he delighted in sharing the fruits (and vegetables) of his labor. Plants were not only a source of passion, but a form of art in a beautiful way that allowed him to express his love and joy for life. This love of creation and art is passed on to his loved ones.
He is survived by his siblings, Gilbert Martinez, Loretta Suzanne Stock, Leroy Martinez, and Paul Martinez as well as his loving children, Paul (Becky) Martinez, Pam (Pernell) Thomas, and Marcie Martinez (Troy Webb). He loved each of his grandchildren dearly: Joshua (Makell) Thomas, Shantel (Jared) Thomson, Tatianna Martinez (Jacob Ewell), Taiden (Jeanell) Martinez and fur-babies, Niko and Koda. Joe also delighted in the company of his great-grandchildren: MaKaylee, Kylee, Braxton, Tristyn, Linkoln, Rhyann, Leon, and soon-to-be-welcomed, Vallen.
Joe is preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte W. Martinez and his parents, Birgido Virgil and Mary Martinez.
“Gardening is a metaphor for life, teaching you to nourish new life and weed out that which cannot succeed.” -Nelson Mandela
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Memorial Mountain View Mortuary, 3115 East 7800 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah. A viewing will be held at the same location one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at Memorial Mountain View Cemetery, 3115 East 7800 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah.
Following Salt Lake County’s mandate on facial coverings, face masks are required at all public gatherings. Social distancing will be enforced. For those unable to attend the services, Memorial Mortuaries and Cemeteries are offering a livestreaming of the funeral service on Zoom. Please see below for instructions.

Joining by computer

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Enter the meeting id – 8012624631
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Click “Join with Computer Audio”
Click “Mute” in the bottom left hand corner so that your audio does not interrupt the funeral services.




Joining by phone or iPad

Download the Zoom app
Open the app and select “join a meeting”
Enter the meeting id – 8012624631
Select “join without video”
Select “Call using internet audio”
Select “mute” in the bottom left hand corner so that your audio does not interrupt the funeral services.
Service Information
Viewing December 22, 2020 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Memorial Mountain View Mortuary, 3115 East 7800 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah





Funeral Service
December 22, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Memorial Mountain View Mortuary, 3115 East 7800 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah