Isabelle T. Duran Obituary

Our beloved and honored mother passed into the arms of the Lord on February 22, 2012, taking a piece of our hearts with her. Isabelle was born June 14, 1917 in Florence, Colorado. She was the first born into the union of Mike and Rae (Lopez) Tafoya, with eight brothers and sisters to follow her birth. Living her entire life in Colorado Springs, she met and married Frederick A. Duran Sr. on November 23, 1940. This union produced four boys. The Lord claimed the soul of her loved husband on May 23, 1957, where upon she resolved and succeeded in raising her four sons on her own. No easy task now or then. Late in life, Isabelle took it upon herself to care for her aging mother and father until they both passed away. She also cared for the needs of her eldest son, Frederick Jr., until his death in 2001. Isabelle's inner strength, warmth and beauty were evident to all she met, as is obvious by the countless number of individuals she calls friends. Sadness will be felt with her passing. Isabelle's passion for family, friends, dancing, music and the Broncos were paramount in her lifestyle. She made life worth living. Tiny of stature, magnificent in spirit, she was a well of love. Her engaging laugh rides on the wind; her permanent smile outshines the sun. We all felt better just being in her presence. The world is a better place because she graced the hills and valleys of each day. We are blessed to have known her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Sr., parents, Mike and Rae Tafoya, and her loving son, Frederick, Jr. Isabelle is survived by three loving sons, Robert (Marcie), Donald and Richard Duran, and lone grandson, Richard. A Celebration of her life will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at the Shrine of Remembrance â€œAmerica the Beautifulâ€� Chapel. It will continue at 5:00 p.m. at Elks Lodge BPOE #309, 3400 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907. Cremation is planned and she will be interred at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials in her name may be made to the Catholic Charities of Colorado Springs, 228 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903. Online condolences: shrineofremembrance.com.

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 28, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Isabelle T. Duran

9 Entries

Gloria Valdez

February 22, 2020

Still miss you. Hug grandma and my dad for me.

Joyce Castro

March 2, 2012

Dear Richard and family: I know the pain of losing a beloved parent, its so hard. I also remember how sensitive you are Richard, especially when it comes to family. My prayers are with you and your family. Our only consolation is knowing that such great souls rest with God, and my g-ma always said, they light the way for the rest of the family. My love and blessings to you Richard. Your mom has the same b-day as my mom! Joyce Castro

Scotty Maestas

March 1, 2012

You were truley a blessing to everyone that knew you. I'm so thankful that I was blessed to know you. You were like a grandmother to me I will never forget our talks and all the laughs we shared. You will be missed and never forgotten. Love you.

Barry and Di Fini-Sabol

March 1, 2012

What an awesome woman. We were blessed to know Isabelle Duran through her son, Don, at the Elks lodge. She will be missed.

Bruce Moore

February 29, 2012

My prayers are to the whole Duran family at this time of sorrow. I have known Mrs Duran for along time, Richard and I grew up pretty much from the same neighborhood since grade school. She was an incredable lady and always nice to me. I'll always remember when visiting Richards house she would always feed us and we all know how much those Moore's can eat. What a incredabile life she lived and I think most of all is how all her Sons have lived their lives being brought up by such a great Mom. God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered "Come to me." Richard, Josh and I will be thinking of you and you family on Thursday and please know the Moore family all feel your lose and wish you and your family our condolences.

Darren Doucet

February 29, 2012

We saw her a few weeks before her passing and she was so bubbly, happy & loving! She showed a heart like a child, which is the pinnacle we should all strive for and admired so dearly by God. Her heart truly reflects she had a fulfilling life and believed love/happiness was the key! I agree. I give honor to our Heavenly Father, Almighty God, and pray that she be embraced and welcomed into the heavenly kingdom, Amen

Dave - Amy

February 29, 2012

Don and Family:
Just a note to say it was a great pleasure getting to know your mom and she will be greatly missed. She was always a joy to say hello and visit with at one of our functions at the Elks Lodge. She carried a smile with her all the time.
David & Amy your Elk friends

Rudy Valdez

February 28, 2012

Aunt Belle was the sweetest,kindest person I ever knew.I will always remember her love of life,and how she was always there for our family in our times of need,with kind words,encouragement,or even a good meal.She was like a sister to my mother .She will be in my heart forever.

gloria valdez

February 28, 2012

we just found out about aunt belle. loved her deeply was a kind soul and so so lovable will be missed very much by us. our prayers to her sons robert don and rich. from millie, gloria, tony, dana, myah, teah valdez (family of gene valdez)

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