Louis Gene Martinez, 37 of Thornton Colorado passed away on July 27, 2016. He was born on September 21, 1978 to Larry and Esther Martinez in Westminster, Colorado and was the youngest of their three children. Louis married Heidi (Vincent) on August 4, 2003 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was very close to his parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents and many cousins. Lou was usually the first one we called when we needed help, he had many nicknames and hobbies. His most favorite hobbies were barbecuing and anything relating to cars, he loved working on anything with an engine or motor. He always had a smile on his face and always wanted everyone to feel happy in his presence. Louis is survived by his loving wife Heidi, beloved sons Dominic and Lucas. He is also survived by his parents Larry and Esther, Brother Jeff (Nola), Sister Maureen Raney (Kevin), Mother-In-Law Helen Vincent, Father-in-Law Theron Vincent (Lynda), Sisters-in-Law Stacey Easton (Shawn) & Ginger Vincent, Nephews Brandon and Dustin Easton, Elijah Raney and Bryce Martinez and Niece Alura Raney. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at the Arvada Seventh Day Adventist Church 7090 W. 64th Ave, Arvada, CO 80003.