John Mark Martinez

August 1, 2021

John Mark Martinez, 58, of Las Animas, Colorado passed away on August 1, 2021 in Pueblo, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul Fermin Nevarez Jr. and Frank Jerry Martinez; sister, Linda May Sauceda; grandparents, Pedro Sr. & Mary Martinez and Juan B. & Jesusita Martinez; aunt, Pauline Saldana. He is survived by his mother, Helen Mary Martinez, father, Pedro Martinez; brothers, Pete Jr. (Frances) Martinez and David Martinez; sisters, Elizabeth (Bill) Martinez, Susie Holquin, Kathy (Daniel) Nevarez Maestas; sister-in-law, Rosita; aunt, Nancy; numerous aunts, uncles, cousin and nephews. Johnny was an artist and loved drawing pictures for everyone. He would sell his pictures to staff for pocket change. He loved to imitate actors. His favorites were Sylvester “Rocky” Stallone, James Dean, Michael Jackson and many more. Johnny enjoyed collecting muscle car & low-rider books and buying t-shirts. More than anything Johnny loved being with his family and eating mama’s cooking. Johnny will be forever loved and deeply missed by all those he leaves behind.