Larry Martinez, 43, of Colorado Springs, passed away on December 19, 2010. Larry was born on December 8, 1967 in Embudo, NM. He graduated from Harrison High School in 1986 and attended Colorado Technical University. Larry was a pioneer and an expert engineer in the optical storage world. Larry was a kind, caring man, who loved his children very much. He was a father that was firm but loving, whether it was taking his daughter to soccer games or just recently having a celebration party for his son who is joining the Armed Services. He was in every way a true father figure, always putting his children first. He was an extremely dedicated and hard working man, who always cared for others. If you were considered a friend of Larry’s it was not taken lightly by those who knew him. Larry was a very intelligent, hard working, honest and incredible person who would do most anything for anyone. He was a man that loved hunting, camping, fishing and anything involving the outdoors. Larry is survived by his parents, Frank and Virginia; son, Anthony Michael Martinez; daughter, Janelle Arleta Martinez; sisters, Cindy Espinoza (Mike) and Francis Maine (Jack). Larry is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marvin (Tammy.) Larry will be sorely missed by his family and multitude of friends. The Rosary was recited at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial was at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Colorado Springs. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs. We love you Larry and know that you are in God’s hands and that He is now caring for you.