Jesus Martinez Martinez, age 18 passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 in a motor vehicle accident.  He was born on January 6, 2007 in Johnson, Arkansas to Rafaela Martinez and Lazaro Martinez.  Jesus baptism was held at St Raphael Catholic Church in Springdale.   After graduating from Springdale High School, Jesus worked in home remodeling.    He was a humble, respectful and kindhearted man who will always be in our hearts.

Jesus is survived by parents, Rafaela and Lazaro Martinez; siblings, Luis Martinez and his wife, Noelya of Gentry, Daisy Martinez, Brayan Martinez and Alejandro Martinez all of Springdale; two nephews, Lucas Martinez and Oliver Santiago Martinez; two nieces, Iris Martinez and Itzel Martinez; several extended family members and friends.

Mass of the Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 18, 2025 at St Raphael Catholic Church in Springdale. Burial will follow at Bluff Cemetery in Springdale. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 16, 2025 and Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the family's home.