Melanie R Martinez

On July 24, 2025, Melanie R. Martinez left this world after fighting with everything she had. Her strength, resilience, and will to live were undeniable. In her final moments, she was surrounded by the love and presence of her family, who held her through until the end.

Melanie R. Martinez was born on January 25 1972, In Ogden, Utah. Melanie was always full of love, laughter, and joy. Family meant everything to her.

She is survived by (Parents) Valerie and Steve Devore, Richard Lovato, (Husband) Marty Martinez, (Son) Damon Nebeker, (Daughters): Amber (James) Sahagian, Justis (Cody) Long,

Alicia (Kyle) Carey, (Sisters) Jenn (Kirt) Larsen, Erica Lovato, Hailee Lovato, (Brothers) Justin, Brandon, Thomas Lovato (grandchildren) Marina Long, and Oliver Carey.

Melanie loved the outdoors, especially boating, and spending time at the cabin. She loved a good night out on the town with loud music, good drinks and dancing. What she loved the most, however, was barbeques with family and friends. Melanie’s presence was the light of every gathering, and her memory will live on in every shared meal, every family story, and everything beautiful in this world.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at St Joseph Catholic Church, 514 24th Street, Ogden. A viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Lindquist’s Syracuse Mortuary, 869 S 2000 W, Syracuse. A Rosary will be held the same evening at 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary.