Harold Dean Martinez, 64, passed away Dec. 12, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1961.
Harold was the beloved son of Eunice P. Gorman and a devoted father, partner, brother and friend. He lived a life rooted in service, hard work, and deep love for his family and community.
He is survived by his eight children, Regina, Amanda, Antionette, Brandon, Anthony, Emily, Faustino and Santino; stepchildren, Nicholas Ortega and Elizabeth Brown; son-in-law Eric Cancino and his partner, Sandy Vasquez. He is also survived by his brothers, Byron Gary Gorman, Richard Gorman, Randy Gorman and Bobby Gorman Jr., and his sister, Brenda Eduvigen.
Harold proudly served in the United States Air Force, where he earned his Journeyman Plumber’s Certificate and was stationed overseas in Guam during combat duty. Following his honorable discharge, he founded Amigo Plumbing, which he owned and operated for more than 30 years while serving communities throughout Navajo County. He often said there was “no job too big or too small.”
Harold was educated in Holbrook, and spent summers on the Navajo reservation, learning traditional customs, homesteading and ranching alongside his elders. Proudly passing these values on to his children.
Harold loved spending time with family and friends, singing, playing guitar and sharing laughter. Known for his brimmed hat, bandana, and generous heart, he will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
