Diana Martinez

Diana Lee Martinez, 89, formerly of Pagosa Springs, Colorado passed away on May 5, 2023.

Our Mother was born in San Antonio, TX on November 8, 1933. Diana was raised in Dallas, Texas and met her husband Jerold Ray (Jerry) Martinez while attending Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Jerry and Diana were married in June of 1953 and had three children: Cindy and Bradley. Diana was an avid golfer at Dos Rios in Gunnison. She later ran the clubhouse at Dos Rios and was famous for the Burraco and Tomichilata back in the day. Diana and Jerry lived in Pagosa Springs for many years in 1980’s and 1990’s when Jerry was an Archuleta County Commissioner.  After Jerry’s passing, Diana moved to the Aztec/Farmington area. 

Diana is preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry Martinez; daughter, Cynthia Joy Johnson and her son Bradley Ray Martinez.

Diana is survived by: son, Kirk Martinez; grandson, Justin Martinez; son-in-law, Shane Johnson, Sr.; grandson, Shane Johnson, Jr. and his wife Liz and their son Walter; granddaughter Kaytlyn Johnson and her partner Cristen Claire; granddaughter, Jessica Barge and her children, grandsons Samuel Martinez and Max Martinez.

There will be a graveside service on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Hilltop Cemetery in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.