Dan Edward Martinez Jr. was called home into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2021, at the age of 28. Dan was born on December 21, 1992 in San Antonio, Texas to Dan Sr. and Abigail Ortiz. Dan is reunited in Heaven with his grandparents Guadalupe and Abel Martinez; Brother Edward Roman Martinez; Uncle George Casarez; and cousin Angelo Jeremiah Garcia-Martinez. Dan was loving, caring, selfless, courageous, sweet funny guy. He could have the whole room laughing his personality was truly captivating and intriguing. He was a hard worker and took pride in everything he did. He loved his children deeply and was constantly trying to do better. He strived to provide for his family to have the best life possible; sometimes even working 2-3 jobs. Dan has always known the Lord grandma Lupe would tame him to church every Sunday. Even through the many obstacles he faced in life God changed him and helped him became the best version of himself. He loved and cared for everyone around him he would do anything he could to help someone in need. He was loved by everyone who had the chance to meet him, he was taken from us way too soon. He will FOREVER LIVE on in the hearts of his Father Dan Edward Martinez Sr.; Mother Abigail Fouse ; children Jayce Zaiden Martinez and Zalaila Cristelle Martinez; siblings Danielle Cheyenne Martinez, Sabrina Cano, Abigail Ortiz, and Ociel Ortiz; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. His light will forever shine bright!