Mercedez Genevieve Martinez was born in Colorado Springs on June 2, 1999. She graduated from Coronado High School. She is survived by her mother, Robin Roberts, her 3 brothers, David Martinez, Anthony Martinez and Devin Roberts, a half-sister, Elizabeth, her grandmothers Paula Martinez and Suzanne Kemp and her grandfather, Robert Middleton. Her interests included video games and animals. She loved taking care of her cat, Scrim. She also was a talented artist, painting and sculpting. In addition, she loved to color her hair and the hair of friends using all the colors of the rainbow. She was a free and fierce spirit and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.