Ladislao G Duran

Ladislao G. Duran was born in June 19, 1931 to Arnulfo Duran and Eulalia Garcia in Nueva Rosita Coahuila Mexico. He was one of seven siblings including Jesusita, Josefa, Celestina, Raquel, Juan, and Baltazar.

Ladislao grew up in El Tunal, a small village near Arteaga Coahuila or about 30 miles east from Saltillo Coahuila. Being the eldest of his male siblings, Ladislao had very little schooling and instead worked at a very young age and helped his parents with hard-earned money to support the family.

In seeking better opportunities, in the early 1950's, Ladislao moved to "La Frontera", namely to Reynosa Mexico where he ventured as a mobile food vendor, he built his own mobile food cart and sold snow cones, fruits, including corn on the cob and various home-made foods: taquitos, enchiladas and flautas.

He put his signature on a unique food item: "Pachucos", which was a Mexican version of the american hush puppies, except that his Mexican version was twice the size and filled with "picadillo" or with refried beans and queso blanco. Although, the "Pachucos" were a big hit, his vision was set to work in the US and legally immigrate his family to the US.

So, in the early 1960's, Ladislao was offered work by a farmer from Weslaco, who also offered him and the family US residency sponsorship; he accepted and left his vending ventures and accepted a contract of seven years. He was dedicated and worked diligently in labor work cultivating farmland, irrigating fields, and harvesting crops with farm equipment, etc.

In the early 1970's, Ladislao led his family north for a series of years in seasonal work and worked in the fields weeding sugar beets and harvesting fruits and vegetables. The work was hard, but he always invoked the Name of the LORD in the face of challenges and difficulties and taught his family to work hard and follow his example.

Despite the many challenges, the LORD blessed Ladislao with a long life. In the Mexican culture, one's age is always the present year plus one' so at age 95, the Good LORD called him home to be reunited with his loved ones who preceded him: Ladislao Jr and Mary (daughter), as well as his beloved parents and siblings, Jesusita, Josefa, Raquel, and Baltazar.

Ladislao is survived by his beloved wife Maria of 72 years of marriage and family Ezequiel and Esperanza, Ramiro and Yolanda, Jaime and Sherry; Edna and Juan, and Leticia and James; grandchildren Guadalupe Jr, Dianne, James, Selina, Chelsea, Zachary, Elaina, Lucas, Mark Anthony, and Cynthia; great-grandchildren Jonathan, Juliana, Jada, James Jr., Christopher, Guadalupe, Kristina, Major, and David James.

A visitation for Ladislao will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026 from 1PM to 8PM with a prayer service at 7PM. A chapel service will occur on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10AM with a burial to follow. All services will be held at Funeraria Del Angel Highland, 6705 N. FM 88, Weslaco, TX 78596.

In behalf of Ladislao, the family thanks the extended family, friends, and acquaintances for their prayers and support. Above all, the family is grateful to the LORD for blessing Ladislao G. Duran with the many years of life he was privileged to live.

The family is also grateful and thanks the Aurora House of Weslaco, its founders and staff for their services, care, and round the clock attention given to Ladislao and family during his stay at their facility. Allstate Hospice was also very supportive with their hospice care and services.

We also thank El Club adult day care center, its staff extended much care, support, and prayers. They treated both Ladislao and Maria like family.