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Allen Thomas Martinez

FUNERAL HOME

Ertel Funeral Home

42 N Market St

Cortez, Colorado

UPCOMING SERVICE

Celebration Of Life

Nov. 7, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Destination Grill

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Allen Martinez Obituary

Allen Thomas Martinez, 59, of Cortez, Colorado, died 10/23/2025, at his home with loved ones by his side. , Born 9/25/1966. A service will be held at 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2025 at Destination Grill for a celebration of life. Services are being conducted through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.

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Published by The Journal on Oct. 30, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Allen Martinez

Nov

7

Celebration of Life

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Destination Grill

CO

Funeral services provided by:

Ertel Funeral Home

42 N Market St, Cortez, CO 81321

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Cindy Kratz

5 hours ago

This really breaks my heart, Grant and Allen's family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Allen I'm so glad I met you, I will miss seeing you at the store. Working with you at the Zone was truly a pleasure and alot of fun. Rest easy my friend. Love you

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