Fernando Jimenez-Martinez
March 25, 1983 - July 28, 2017
Fernando Jimenez-Martinez
March 25,��1983 ��- July 28,��2017
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Fernando Jimenez-Martinez��(34) tragically and unexpectedly��passed away on Friday,��July 28,��2017. Fernando was born March 25, 1983 in Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico to Fernando Jimenez Sr. and Maria G. Martinez.
He spent part of his childhood in Mexico��and Los Angeles California��before finding his permanent home in��Salt��Lake��City,��Utah.
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Fernando graduated from Taylorsville High School, completed three years of plumbing school, and went on to be employed as a plumber for K.O.H. Mechanical, Union Local 140.��He was a brilliant and wise man. He enjoyed learning new things and he could master any skill in very little time.
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Fernando was��first and foremost a family man.��He always found time to help family, friends and anyone who needed his help. Fernando loved jokes and could make anyone smile! His passions included working on cars, fishing, traveling, visiting new places, but most of all going to the beach— Redondo Beach was his favorite.
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Fernando��was always positive��and his��happy vibe was contagious.��It��was impossible not to feel the same way when he was in the room.��His soul touched many lives, and his presence made life better.��He will forever live in our hearts.
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Fernando is��survived by his��mother,��Maria G. Martinez; father,��Fernando Jimenez ��Sr;��brothers,��Moises and Leonel Jimenez;��grandmother,��Antonia Garcia; and many uncles, aunts and cousins.��He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law,��Laci R. Flinders-Jimenez; and cousin,��Israel Martinez.
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Viewing for close family and friends will be held Wednesday,��August 2, 2017��6:00 to 8:00��PM at��Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 S. 900 E.,��Salt��Lake��City.��Funeral services��will be held��Thursday,��August 3, 2017��at��10:00��AM��at��St.��Peter��and��Paul Catholic��Church.��3560 S. 3650 W.,��Salt��Lake��City. Interment will be held immediately following services at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 E. 4580 S., Millcreek.
In Loving Memory
First of all, let me say how deeply sorry I am for the loss of your son, brother and friend. I live two doors down from the intersection and was one of the first to arrive at the scene. While all of the shock and chaos was going on, I found myself just staring at Fernando's car. I became transfixed. Slowly, the panic went away I and was eventually overcome with a sense of calm and deep sadness. The longer I stared, the deeper my calm settled in. I hoped that wherever Fernando was now venturing, that it would be a swift and loving transition. And in my heart of hearts, I believe that it was. Today, my thoughts are with you, and your loved ones. I hope that the coming days find you comforted by your memories and healed by time. Much love, Scott
Scott Perry
Salt Lake City, Ut