Clair-Martinez-Obituary

Clair Manuel Martinez

Durango, Colorado

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DIED
March 2, 2026
LOCATION
Durango, Colorado

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Clair Manuel Martinez was born August 12, 1933, in Durango and passed March 2, 2026. He went home to be in the arms of Jesus. Dad was born to Matt and Emma Martinez. He was a native of Durango, went to Durango High School, was Mr. Athlete and graduated in 1952. Dad went on to play four years at...

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I love you and will miss you! God received one of his angels back!

Prayers to your family. Sorry for the loss of your father.

Clair and his brother Rey were two of the most influential people in in my life, and I loved them both dearly. My father passed away when I was eleven years old, and we moved to Durango. I wasn't very athletic at the time, but they both encouraged me to try my best. As time passed, their advice and mentorship molded me into the semblence of a somewhat successful athlete, and inspired me to never quit working to improve myself, both as an athlete and as a Christian man. I can honestly say...