June 28, 1941 - March 21, 2022

Robert Timothy Martinez of Downey, CA passed away on March 21, 2022 after a battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis .. Robert was born June 28, 1941 in Grand junction CO .. he was very active until the last 6 mo of his life .. he grew up on a farm, which he loved and he continued to embrace his roots .. he raised chickens, rabbits, turkeys, goats, ducks and a pot belly pig named Betsy .. he loved to garden and grew many vegetables, especially tomatoes .. he always shared his crop with family, friends & neighbors .. he worked at General Motors for 23 years .. since the age of 8 he always wanted to become his own boss .. at 38 he bought his first piece of rental property .. he took care of it with such pride .. he continued to buy more rentals and he and his wife, Vivian, became very successful landlords .. this is the life he always dreamed of .. he was very content .. Vivian was at his side for 49 beautiful years .. they were inseparable .. they truly loved each other .. Robert leaves behind his wife, Vivian .. daughters, Gloria Valdez (Donald), Melissa Espinoza (Fernando) & Christina Martinez-Adame (Iliana) .. his mom, Vera Wells, sisters, Lynda (John), Isabelle, Angela (Kevin), and a brother, Jimmy all from Grand Junction, CO. He also leaves behind his 10 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren and many nieces & nephews who he truly loved .. he is preceded in death by his dad, Ray, his sister, Betty and many others .. Robert was laid to rest at Rose Hills Cemetery .. Robert will truly be missed by so many .. we will always carry your memory in our hearts .. rest easy.