Obituary of Marty Joe Pavelka

Marty Joe Pavelka beloved father, son, brother, husband and friend passed away at IHC Hospital, Murray, UT August 29, 2024, after a short illness. Marty Joe was born July 26, 1971, in Yuma, AZ to Terry Pavelka and Sandy Lee Jacobs, joining his brother Cody. Marty’s family moved to Salt Lake City shortly after where he spent the remainder of his life. He attended John C. Fremont and Taylorsville Elementary schools, Eisenhower Junior High and Taylorsville High School and then graduated from Kearns High School. Marty was a journeyman electrician by trade where he was highly trained and well respected by his co-workers. He was always the go-to guy for difficult jobs and knew how to solve any problem. He has many friends and co-workers who will miss him greatly. Marty had a good sense of humor and a quick wit that made him a lovable and fun guy and usually the life of the party. He and his brother spent many summers in South Dalota with their Grandma and Grandpa Pavelka on the ranch having fun riding horses, hunting, helping Grandpa with ranching chores. He loved the ranch and returned often to this beloved second home and place of many fond memories. Marty enjoyed hunting with his dad and brother and was an expert marksman. He was also a true gun enthusiast. He liked riding his four-wheelers in the west desert, target practicing, fishing, gaming and computers. He loved spending time with family and friends and making lifetime memories with those he loved. He married Melody Akins, later divorced, then married Loreli Woods, they had one son Joseph Marty Pavelka, later divorced. He then married Patricia Leguero. Marty is survived by his parents, Terry Pavelka (Julie) and Sandy (Gordan) Nissen, brother Cody (Danette), son Joseph, nephew Zach Pavelka and many extended family members. Also survived by his wife Patty, her children Sheeree, and Johnny. Preceded in death by his Grandparents, Bud and Isa Pavelka and Lloyd and Fern Smith. Words cannot describe the loss his family and friends are feeling by Marty’s passing. We want to thank his lifelong friends: Kevin Warner, Joel Evans, and co-workers and friends, Tyson Kearney, Mike Lopez, Ryan Leyba and so many more, for your love and support for Marty and our family during this difficult time. We are all mourning together. There will be no services at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.