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Max Martinez Obituary

Max C. Martinez, 87, of Ignacio, Colorado, died 7/6/2025, in his home, Born 2/2/1938. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.., Saturday, July 19, 2025 at The Oxford Grange, Ignacio, Colorado. He is survived by his children; siblings: Louis, Frances, Carolyn & Jane; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Juan and Nellie; siblings: Angelo, David, John, David, Lucy, Luis & Amelia

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Durango Herald on Jul. 9, 2025.

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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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8018 Hwy 172, Ignacio, CO

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Juanita

July 11, 2025

My condolences to the family and to my uncle Luis and my aunt Carolyn and aunt Jane and my mom Frances. I loved my uncle and have some very fond memories of the times I spent with him in Utah and Idaho

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