Paul J Martinez

Paul Joseph Martinez was born on June 28, 1995, in Cheyenne, WY. He passed away on September 7, 2022, at the young age of 27.
If you knew Paul, then you knew he always had the biggest smile on his face. He knew how to light up any room he walked into! He gave the best hugs, had the best personality, and was always the funniest person in the room. He loved to make everyone laugh.
Pablo liked to play pool, listen to music, and he especially loved oldies, and to sing and dance. We will always remember his favorite karaoke song to sing since he was little was Me and Mrs. Jones. He would sing that song at the top of his lungs with all his heart! Pablo was very athletic and could have done any sport he wanted to. He loved the Denver Broncos.
Depending on what part of Paul’s life that you knew him, he had many different nicknames like PJ, Pablo, Lil Paul, Baby Paul, Bubba (only by his sister), and Manos.
Pablo is survived by his Mom & Step-Dad, Shannon & Jerry Barela; his favorite person in the world, his sissy, Savannah Martinez; Step Brothers, Auston Martinez (Belinda), and Michael Barela; Step Sister, Destiny Barela; Dad, Paul Martinez (Jodie); little brother, Isaac Martinez; step-brothers, Vincent & Anthony Garcia; step-sister, Layla Martinez; children, Aiden & Davina Martinez, whom he loved very much; grandparents, Peggy & Eddie Salas, Rudy & Charlotte Martinez, Brenda Jacoby, and Jerry & Elaine Barela; aunts & Uncles, Amy Hassinger (Dan), Jason Salas (Leanna), Lorri Garibay (Damien), Jenny Jacoby, Jordan Salas (Brad), Dominic Jacoby, Mariah Mancha (Alex), Emilio Salas (Sarah), Priscilla Barela (Justin), Raoul Barela, and many numerous cousins and friends.
He was proceeded in death by his grandpa, Joe Roybal, Jr., who we knew was waiting for him in heaven, and many numerous great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Our Pablo will never be forgotten. He touched many lives in so many ways. If you, or anyone you know are struggling with addiction or life in general, please reach out to someone. You are not alone. There are people who care and love you. Pablo’s legacy will live forever, our family will make sure of that. Supporting the fighters, admiring the survivors and honoring the taken.
There will be a public viewing on Tuesday at Wiederspahn- Radomsky from 10am to 4pm. His Celebration of Life will be on Wednesday, at Restoration Fellowship at 10am, followed by a reception at Blue Federal Credit Union Headquarters. All are welcome.