Robert A Martinez

Robert A Martinez, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Salt Lake City, UT. Known as Bob, uncle Bobby, cuz, or Papa Smurf.... Bob was born on June 2, 1951 in Ogden, UT to Lucille Martinez and Fernando Mercado. He married Dianne Lee Brown in Evanston, Wyoming. His family, friends, music, and silly magic were his life. He was known for his hugs and his jokes, no matter how silly or inappropriate. There wasn't a single person he met that he didn't forge a truly genuine love and friendship with. He was always there for you no matter who you were. He was, without a doubt, one of the kindest human beings to ever walk this Earth. He is missed more than words can say.

Bob was survived by his spouse, Dianne and 3 children, son Roberto Jr (aka Beto), and daughters Dayna and Jennifer. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and nieces and cousins and nephews and friends and so many more.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Fernando Mercado and Lucille Martinez; grandparents (who raised him), Sabino Martinez and Felicita Valdez.; sister, Linda, sister/aunt, Rose Campbell, and many others who he loved so much.

A viewing will be held at Larkin Mortuary: 260 E South Temple, in Salt Lake on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 6 pm to 8 pm.