Jerry L. Martinez Jr., 48, a resident of Española passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2015 due to an unexpected illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Rosemary Martinez. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Adriana Martinez; siblings, Eileen Martinez and companion Joseph Springfield, Mark Martinez, John Martinez and companion Roberta; nieces and nephews, Jeralee Gorden and companion Adrian Lucero, Jamie Barton, Ty Springfield; great nieces and nephews, AJ, CC, and Sedona Lucero. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 7:00p.m. in the Chapel of Peace of DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory. The family of Jerry L. Martinez Jr. has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477 – www.devargasfuneral.com