Tony Duran

Antonio "Tony" Duran, 84, of Lubbock, Tx passed away on Monday, Nov. 2nd, 2026. He was born on Jan. 17th, 1942 in Anton, Tx to Paul and Carolina Duran. He married the love of his life, Seferina on Sept. 4th, 1964 and they raised three children together.

He began working at a very young age and spent 40 years as a farmer, followed by 10 years as an aggregate hauler before eventually retiring. He was a hardworking man who took pride in his work and understood the value of dedication and perseverance.

When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed cheering on his favorite teams, the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Las Vegas Raiders. His Catholic faith was an important part of his life. He took his faith seriously and found comfort and joy in attending Mass and practicing the beliefs he held so dear.

Above all, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who cherished his family. He was also known for his kind and gentle nature and his playful sense of humor. He loved being a jokester and was always ready with a silly joke to bring a smile or laughter to those around him.

He is survived by his wife, Seferina Duran, his daughters Diana Valdez (Arturo) and Rachel Padilla (David) and his son David Duran (Jessica), his sister Rosie Aguilar, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, devotion to his faith, love for his family, gentle heart, and the laughter he brought into the lives of those who knew him. His presence will be deeply missed, but the memories, laughter, and love he leaves behind will live on through the generations of family he helped build.