John Charles Bacillo Duran III

John Duran III of Estes Park, CO passed away from a traffic collision on Highway 34 Thursday, September 18th, 2025. He was born on January 2nd, 1963, in Denver, CO to John Duran Jr. and Delores Quintana Esselburn and stepfather of 41 years Scott Esselburn who he really loved and looked up to and was a great role model to him. He was preceded in death by his father John Duran Jr. John has three siblings: sister-Teresa Duran, brothers-Gerald (Jerry) and Michael Duran.

When growing up John and his siblings were all into sports, mainly football and swimming. He attended Northglenn High School and after graduating, he joined the Navy. His careers included being a specialist for Inventory Control, a snow removal technician, and most recently an UBER Driver. While John was in the Navy, he served actively for 4 years as an air traffic controller.

On July 23rd of 1988, he married Dori Sonnenberg in Phoenix, AZ. They moved to Estes Park in June of 1993.

Their children include Zachery Duran IV, Joshua Duran, Deserae, and her husband, Aaron Brogan. John was a great Dad and enjoyed having fun with his grandkids, especially while swimming. He loved the beauty and hikes in Estes Park. His main passions in life are his family and the Denver Broncos.

John and Dori’s grandchildren include: Aiden Duran (16 yrs.), Damian (14 yrs.) and Anaiya (11yrs.) Duran. Other survivors left to mourn and miss John include many aunts, uncles and cousins, nieces and nephews. John’s primary source of happiness stemmed from his need to spread happiness and make all those around him to feel like family. He will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes your consideration to make donations to Urban Peak at www.urbanpeak.org one of John’s priorities was to help the homeless population and this is the organization he supported most often.

A private service will take place at a later date.

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