Mitchell Ross Martinez August 22, 1981 ~ March 30, 2023

Mitchell Ross Martinez was born on August 22, 1981 in Monticello UT to Fidel and Valorie Martinez. Mitchell left the earth peacefully at home on March 30, 2023.
Mitchell was born and raised in Monticello where his parents instilled kindness in his heart, compassion for others, and a hard work ethic in him.
He had a childhood filled with adventures with his brother and sister spending time in nature, in tow with mom and dad around the county trapping, gathering wood, and tending to dad’s livestock. He spent many days building fence with the family and learning to work hard.
In his teens he worked with a couple of local builders learning the trade. After graduating high school in Monticello, he left the area and became a great carpenter and framer working in northern Utah and eventually settling in the Denver, CO area.
He was a father to three beautiful children, who he absolutely adored. Mitchell was loved deeply by the kids of the family as they could always see his pure heart.
He loved to spend time with his kids, nieces, and nephews. They all have memories of fishing at the lake together during summer visits and being at Grandpa and Grandma’s having BBQs and playing with the animals together.
Mitchell had a huge love for the outdoors from the desert to the mountains. He was at peace camping, fishing, riding his motorcycle, and simply spending time with his family and friends.
Mitchell later returned home to Monticello, a place his heart never left. Mitchell spent the last year of his life helping care for his parents and was a godsend to his family in helping with his aging parents.
He was the best caregiver to his father for the last five months even though he was fighting for his own life.
Mitchell is proceeded in death by his mother, Valorie Martinez.
Mitchell is survived by his three children, Sierra Taysom, Brayden and Colby Martinez; father Fidel Martinez; dear partner Mimi Toomey; sister Laurel (Stan) Schafer and their children Taylor Betts, Cameron and Benjamin Schafer; brother Marshall (Mindy) Martinez and their children Hunter, Brennen, and Naomi Martinez.
Family and friends are the true first responders. They’re the ones who are on the front lines of the battle and who suffer the emotional wounds of addiction. Loving one another isn’t always easy, but always worth it. The family thanks everyone for their love, prayers, and kindness. A celebration of life is planned for a later date.