Emma was born to Leonardo and Conferina Martinez on September 21, 1929 in El Carmel, New Mexico. As a young girl she had a devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Emma helped care for the mission parish where she was baptized.
Emma was predeceased by her husband Vicente Duran and children Evangeline Sandoval and Steven Duran. She is survived by her children Nazario Sandoval (Priscilla), Maddie Martinez, Fabian Sandoval, Judy Eagle, Geraldine Martinez, Delores Benedict (Eric), Dale Duran (Jennifer), Clyde Duran (Michelle), Alice Chavez (Robert), and Lawrence Duran (Gayle). Emma also is survived by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to being a dedicated and loving mother, Emma also loved to cook, bake, garden, sew and was ready to offer hospitality to family and friends. Throughout her entire life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her.
"A Prayer to Our Lady of Mount Carmel"
O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein that you are my Mother.
O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in this my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein that you are my Mother.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us that have recourse to thee. (Repeat three times)
Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands. (Repeat three times)
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