October 29, 1933 - August 24, 2018
Jose Gilberto Damian Duran was born on October 29, 1933 in Tererro, New Mexico to Jesus and Carolina Duran. He was raised in a hard-working family with seven brothers and three sisters. While working in the fields at a young age, his sister Nora would help pass the time by telling him nursery rhymes and stories.
He joined the Air Force at 18 and served for ten years, earning a Korean Service Medal, a United Nations Service Medal, two Good Conduct Service Medals, and an Air Force Longevity Service Medal. He then followed his brother, Eloy, into the Navy where he served three years.
Jose was preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Carolina, his brothers Ruben, Joe, Ray, Eloy, Ernie, Ceferino, his sister Mary Ellen, his first wife, Juanita, and his son Abel Felipe (Phillip) Duran.
He is survived by his loving wife Nolita, his sisters Nora Ramirez and Bengie Velasquez, his brother Billy Duran, and his children Bob Duran, Joseph Duran, and Kathy Powell. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren -- Jake Cunningham, Antonio Duran, Felicia Puente, Damian, Robert, Aaron, Keri and Trisha Duran, Kristen Flores, Dante, Josiah and Micah Duran, Matthew, Jennifer, and Nathan Powell, as well as his great-grandchildren Robert (RJ) and Rosalina Flores and Isabel Duran, Xander Lee Keaton, Jaidyn Angel Patris Puente, Ivan Able Felipe Puente, Raelyns Duran, Logan Duran, Leigh and Brittany Cunningham.
Jose often overlooked his own difficulties and helped his family and friends. He loved photography and collecting stamps and coins.
Jose's funeral service will be held Saturday, September 1st at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary. Viewing will be from 11 AM-12 PM and the service will be at 1 PM followed by a potluck at Nolita's (ask for details). He will be cremated at a later date and interment will be at Pikes Peak National Cemetery. The date and time of interment are to be announced.
Time will not change the love you made
and although we wish you would have stayed
our memories of you will carry you on
A man so caring, selfless and strong
A husband, a brother, a father, a fighter
In our times of darkness, you were always lighter
We love you, we miss you, and though we're apart
you will forever remain in our hearts.
Papa, mi querido
La edad se le vino
encima de usted
Te extranamos
