April 20, 1954 - August 26, 2025 (age 71)

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Law Enforcement Officer, Community Servant, and Friend to All Who Knew Him.

John Victor Martinez, a devoted public servant, respected law enforcement officer, and cherished family man, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, following a courageous battle with kidney cancer. He was 71.

Born on April 20, 1954, in Embudo, New Mexico, to Ermalinda Gonzales and Crisoforo Martinez, John was lovingly raised by his sister, Marie Hendricks, whom he affectionately called “Mom.” From an early age, he embodied a spirit of service and compassion that would define his life.

On November 9, 1973, John married the love of his life, Aileen Laughter. Their bond was later solemniz

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