Juan J. Martinez, 54, of New Palestine, passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at Major Hospital. He was born Dec. 18, 1959, to Carlos Martinez and Inez (Ruiz) Martinez in Indianapolis. He married Gregoria (Pina) Martinez on Nov. 28, 1984, and she survives in New Palestine. Other survivors include two sons, Juan Carlos Martinez of Ft. Hood, Texas, and Alex Martinez of Paris Island, S.C.; daughter, Elizabeth Martinez of Indianapolis; sister, Margarit Martinez of Indianapolis; and brother, Mike Martinez of Indianapolis. Mr. Martinez was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He was a postal carrier for the United States Postal Service. Mr. Martinez attended St. Teresa Little Flower Church. He enjoyed playing guitar, the outdoors and all types of sports. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Father Aaron Pfaff officiating. Burial will be at Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens in the Heroes of Honor & Glory Garden with full military rites. Funeral Directors Greg A. Parks and Sheila J. Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mr. Martinez. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com .