Maximilian Albert Martinez

Maximilian (Max) Albert Martinez, 79, passed away at Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Max was born March 14, 1944 to Eleonardo Martinez and Catalina Lopez in Rawlins, Wyoming. He attended Rawlins Pershing Elementary School and graduated Rawlins High School in 1962.

In 1962, Max moved to Casper and attended Casper College and majored in Drafting and General Science. He graduated with an Associate of Science in 1967, and an Associate of Business in 1978. Max loved the pursuit of knowledge and continued taking trade classes that Casper College offered throughout his life. He graduated with an Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science, and an Automotive Technology Certification in 2012. In 2019, Max received the Diesel Power Associate of Applied Science, and the Diesel Power Certification.

Max enlisted in the United States Army in 1967, and Basic Training was at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. His Military Occupation Service training was in Augusta, Georgia, and upon graduation he was sent to Udorn Tani, Thailand. In Udorn Tani he accepted the Electronic Technician assignment at the Communication Center, and then he was assigned to the Army Detachment Center in Chang Mai, Thailand.

During his assignment in Georgia, Max was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and devoted himself to several church callings and assignments to teach and share the gospel.

Chang Mai was where he met, and fell in love with Lamduan Gunkamkas. After a long courtship of motorcycle rides in the Thailand country side, movie dates, and spending a lot of time together they were married on October 4, 1970. Max and Lamduan then sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake City, Utah Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on January 24, 1975. Max and Lamduan raised five children in Casper, Wyoming.

He was employed as a Radar Technician for the Federal Aviation Administration at the Casper Radar Tower at the Natrona County Airport in October 1973 to September 1989. Max then worked at the Lusk Radar Tower and retired in 2009.

Max enjoyed listening to music, and playing several instruments, he liked to dance, and exercise. He favored golf, bicycling, basketball, and tried to run one mile every day. He loved the outdoors and fished the Miracle Mile often. He liked to read non-fiction subjects of politics, religion and history. Max especially enjoyed traveling to Rawlins and visiting with family and friends.

Max is survived by his wife, Lamduan; their children Lasuemae; Natalie (husband Richard) Plumlee; Ty (wife Nicole); Martin (wife Katie); and Darlene (husband Brian) Webster; his grandchildren Londyn, Sahara, Mylee, Kaybree, Mireya, Kyson, Makyla, Kinzly, Braelyn, Cade, Jackson, and Grace.

Max is survived by his brother Ray (wife Mae) Martinez, his sister Anna Lee (husband Ramon) Torres, Aunt Rita Lopez, cousins, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Viewing service will be held July 7, 2023 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Wolf Creek Chapel located at 3931 West 45th, Casper, Wyoming. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Graveside service will be held at Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery at 1:00 pm in Evansville, Wyoming.

The Martinez family wishes to extend a special thank you to the dedicated staff of Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions Kloefkorn House.

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