Brandon A. Martinez, 26, of Elyria passed away Sunday December 17, 2017 at his home following a brief illness. He was born October 14, 1991 in Westlake and was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Brandon worked as a self-employed general contractor and enjoyed spending time with his canine companion, "Diesel". Survivors include his son, Brandon Martinez Jr.; mother, Denise Rego; father, Dino Martinez; siblings, Dina Martinez, Deanna Martinez, Alanna Martinez, Dino Martinez Jr. and Cameron Martinez; step-siblings, Mercedes Huaracha, Alexis Huaracha and Joel Huaracha; maternal grandmother, Janice Bryden; paternal grandparents, William and Diana Rivera. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Dennis Bryden. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday December 27, 2017 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Specialists 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. Mr. Larry Russ will Officiate. Burial will be at Garfield Cemetery, Sheffield Village. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Friendship Animal Protective League 8303 North Murray Ridge Rd., Elyria. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com

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