Gilbert Duran, 87, passed away on June 12, 2021. Gilbert was born in Dallas, Texas on January 22, 1934 to Eulogio “Jim” and Guadalupe Duran. He was a longtime member of the Men's Club and Knights of Columbus at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church.
Gilbert graduated from Crozier Technical High School in 1952. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy serving aboard the USS Chara AKA-58 during the Korean War as a Radar Operator. He was Honorably Discharged in September 1960 after completion of Reserve Duty.
After completing the X-Ray Technician Certification Program at Methodist Hospital of Dallas in April 1960, he moved to Houston to work at the Veterans Administration Hospital over the next 35 years.
On October 14, 1962, he married the love of his life, Christine Gonzalez at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. They purchased a home in the Freeway Manor Subdivision, where they raised their three boys.
He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys throughout life. Later in life he enjoyed visiting casinos with friends from the Milby bunch. His greatest joy was spending time with his seven grandchildren.
Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Christine Duran; and sister, Hortensia "Connie" Contreras.
He is survived by his three sons and their wives, Gilbert Jr. (Elisa), Richard (Sonya), and Michael (Cindi); seven grandchildren, Alex, Lucia, Dominick, Christen (Ryan), Stephanie (Jeff), Zachary, and Brian; two great-grandchildren, Brayden and Luca; sister, Mary Esther Flowers; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Rosary and visitation will be held at Forrest Park East, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, Texas 77598 on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 10727 Hartsook Street, Houston, Texas 77034 on Friday, June 18, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Burial to follow at Forrest Park East Cemetery.
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