\r\nEarl “Mike” Clemmer, 65, a resident of Velarde, let go of his long and brave battle with cancer on Thursday, August 15, 2013. Mike was a Vietnam veteran; master mechanic, avid sailor and extraordinary father and grandfather. Earl is survived by his wife; Sue Minturn, sons; Ian, Sam, and Alex Clemmer, step-daughter; Lillie Miller, daughter-in-law; Theresa Brown-Clemmer, and sister Martha Rios and her family. A celebration of Mike’s life will be held in the near future, time and place to be announced. The family of Earl Clemmer has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.