Antonio Joshua ’Tone’ Martinez, 24, of Ranchos De Taos, New Mexico, died from gun violence on December 2, 2021. Family and friends remembered him as a gentle giant who loved fishing, camping and hunting and who brought humor and protection to those around him.

Public services were held the week after his death: a visitation and rosary on December 9, 2021, at Evergreen Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos, and a funeral mass on December 10, 2021, at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church, with burial at the new Llano Quemado Cemetery.

Reports note the death resulted from gun violence but give no details about the incident or any suspects, and no arrests are mentioned. If anyone knew Tone or has information about what happened, please share what you know.