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1931

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2022

Rey Martinez Obituary

Rey, a Durango native, passed away on July 2nd, 2022. He was surrounded by his family physically and in prayers.

Born in Durango in 1931, he attended Sacred Heart Church and Durango Public Schools. After graduation from DHS, he joined the United States Marine Corps and eventually was stationed in Korea during the war.

Rey was a teacher and counselor in Durango Public Schools for 30 years. He coached, drove a bus, and did maintenance and painting.

He was preceded in death by his parents Matt and Emma, sister Cecila, and a daughter Mary Jo.

He is survived by his wife Susan, sons, Rey Jr. (Sonia), Andrew (Bayli), Tom (Alyssa). Daughters Diane, Teresa (Sam), five granddaughters and one grandson. Sisters, Josephine, Karmen, brothers Clair and Matt.

A memorial service will be held at Fort Logan National Cemetery on July 28th, 2022 at 1:30PM. All friends and family welcome.

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Published by The Durango Herald on Jul. 6, 2022.

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Phil Quink

May 23, 2023

Ray was such a good guy. It was my pleasure to have known him...I am sorry that I didn´t see this memorial before now...condolences to his family.

gene , irene gutierrez and family

July 16, 2022

I first got to know Rey Clair, and Mat way back when they played baseball for the DGO Tigers with my brother John then later was in his Spanish class in Jr High. Good teacher, good athlete, veteran, Christian, good man straight up and down. In Rey, God showed us how it's done. God bless Rey and family.

Dave Haukeness

July 15, 2022

Many fond memories of Rey during my high school years, wonderful coach. We have lost a great one

Ernie Lopez

July 12, 2022

My condolences to the family. I have good memories of him as my school bus drive and teach at Durango High.

Eileen Haffey Brown

July 11, 2022

Condolences and compassion from our family to yours, Susan! This fellow teacher and counselor, is a true man of God. May he rest in peace, in the arm of Jesus. Peace and good comfort to all who morn Rey being called to heavenly reward. Love and prayers sent in faith and compassion. Eileen Rose Brown and her family.

Benda Boyett

July 10, 2022

Sue - I'm so sorry reading about Rey's death...I remember both of you with great fondness! I hope you can dwell on wonderful memories and know Rey was loved by many!
Loss of a good man! Benda

Pete and Emily Gomez

July 8, 2022

Pete and I wish to express our condolences to the Martinez family. We have known Rey for many years and know that he was a great man. Semper Fi Marine, Rest in peace.

Lisa Dawson Pay

July 7, 2022

So sorry to the family for this loss. Rey, T., and Diane - thinking of all of you. So grateful for your dad´s influence on my life - all the way back to Miller Junior High.
Peace and comfort, Lisa.

Danny Pacheco

July 7, 2022

Sorry for your loss. I enjoyed playing softball with Rey.

Doug Mason

July 7, 2022

Coach played an impoertant role in my life. Gods speed.

Sweetie Marbury

July 7, 2022

I´m so sorry for your loss.

Norman Ottaway

July 7, 2022

one of the best teachers and one of the best men that anyone would ever want to know. I respected him more than any teacher I ever had at all levels of my education. He was fun...tough...understanding...Mr. Martinez a true Durangoan...

Mike Hubertus

July 6, 2022

Mr. Martinez. What a great individual and mentor. His ability to get students triceps attention at Miller was unforgettable. I feel very fortunate to have learned his life lessons . Rest In Peace my friend. Blessed be your family.

Phil&sandra Trujillo

July 6, 2022

RIP Rey Condolences to the Martinez family

David Mcknight

July 6, 2022

Rey was a great guy and I enjoyed working ditch him
. I will miss him.

Sheryl Estes

July 6, 2022

Mr. Martinez was my junior high Spanish teacher. I loved his class! The first day, he gave us new Spanish names. I can´t count the times I have talked about him and his class with my children. No doubt he touched many lives, I know he touched mine! Rest In Peace, Senor Martinez.

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