Amador Y. Duran

Amador was born on April 25, 1947, to Victoria Ysassi Duran and Ramon Duran, the oldest of four children. From the time Amador and his siblings could walk, they worked the fields, picking cotton and strawberries. His upbringing in Robstown laid the foundation for the man he would become. As seasonal migrant workers, Amador did not have the opportunity to attend school regularly as the family left every year in April, returning in late December. Amador immensely valued education, earning his G.E.D. while in the military.

At the early age of 18, Amador enlisted in the U.S. Army with the hope of making something of himself in life. While Amador’s hard work earned him the rank of Sergeant, it was his bravery and courage in the face of adversity that earned him a Purple Heart during the tumultuous days of the Vietnam era. In 1982, Amador married the love of his life, Rosie Vera and together, they built a life centered by their faith in God, love of family and service to country and community.

Amador proudly retired from the Corpus Christi Army Depot after 34 years of service. Amador and Rosie were devout members of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church for over 40 years. Amador was an enthusiastic volunteer throughout the 40 years his wife Rosie worked at Citgo, working to enhance the betterment of the community which he loved. Long after his girls left for middle school and high school, Amador continued to volunteer at Galvan Elementary and for many years, Amador was honored as Galvan’s top volunteer, encouraging and guiding generations of children to become educated. Amador was a proud veteran and made many friends at the veteran events he participated in throughout his life. In one of the greatest moments of his life, Amador realized his lifelong dream of obtaining his high school diploma when he walked the stage alongside the 2017 graduating class of Robstown High School. For his dedication service to his community, Amador was honored with proclamations by Mayor Joe McComb and Mayor Paulette Guajardo. These treasured keepsakes are now a part of Amador’s legacy.

Amador brought dedication and a keen sense of humor to his work, for he never met a stranger and was a beacon of light and love to all who knew him. Amador created many beautiful traditions for his wife, children and grandchildren that will be treasured forever.

Amador is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ramon Ysassi Duran.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Rosie; three daughters, Becky (Daniel Jr.) Anguiano from Longview, Texas, Rachel (Ronald Jr.) Berglund from Corpus Christi, Texas, and Amanda (Chris) Ashford from Dequincy, Louisiana; three granddaughters, Olivia, Bella and, Gabby Anguiano; two sisters, Sylvia (and the late Michael) Stith and Alice (Julian) Lopez; numerous relatives from the Ysassi, Duran and Vera families; along with a host of lifelong friends and fellow veterans.

Amador’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Doctor’s Regional Hospital and Bay Area Medical Center for their compassion and kindness to him during his short illness.

In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 150 at PO Box 7901, Corpus Christi, TX 78467

Visitation will be held from 5 PM until 9 PM on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Memory Gardens Funeral Home, where a Holy Rosary will be recited that same evening at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 AM on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, where services will conclude. Rite of Committal and Interment with Final Military Honors will begin at 11 AM on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery.