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Elena Carabajal Duran

1929 - 2013

Elena Carabajal Duran obituary, 1929-2013

BORN

1929

DIED

2013

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Alamogordo, New Mexico

Elena Duran Obituary

Elena Carabajal Duran
Elena went to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 7, 2013, surrounded by her family.
Elena was born to Juanita Mez and Adolfo Carabajal on April 2, 1929. She married Manuel Duran on March 2, 1948.
They had 13 children Juanita Sandavol, Teresa Guilez and husband, Pate, Veronica Duran, Timmy Duran, Patricia Gonzalez, Delores Estrada and husband, Thomas, Diane Duran, Manuel Duran and girlfriend Lucy, Andy Duran and wife, Corina, Sam Duran and wife, Lillian, and Sylvia Duran. She is also survived by two brothers Joe Carabajal and wife, Bertha, and Adolfo Carabajal; 34 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Juanita and Adolfo, her husband of 53 years, Manuel, a son George Washington, a daughter Cathy Contreras, two grandchildren Gregory Estrada and Geneieve Guilez, two sisters Nela Moya and Genoveva Gonzalez and brothers Alfredo Carabajal and Lorenzo Carabajal.
Rosary will be recited by Toni Gutierrez. at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church, in Tularosa.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, at St. Francis de Paula Catholic Church with Father Carlos Espinoza, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, in Tularosa.
The Duran family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the funeral services.
To sign the online register book, please visit www.alamogordofuneralhome.org.

Published by Alamogordo Daily News from Oct. 10 to Nov. 6, 2013.
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Please accept my sincerest condolences. May God give you and your family comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Ms Porter

October 31, 2013

To Timmy, and the Entire Duran Family, I am so sorry to hear about the Loss of your Beloved Mother and Grandmother. I didn't find out until after the Fact, or I would have sent Flower's for her Funeral. As A Kid growing up, I was Best Friend's with Timmy and spent A Lot of time in your Home. Your Mom and Dad were "VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE", and I Considered them to be my Second Parents. I will Cherish those Memories for the Rest of My Life. I hope knowing that your Mom and Dad are together again, In the House of the Lord Bring's Comfort to each and every one of You. Please know I send My Thought's, Prayer's, and Love to each one of you, as you go through this Very Trying Time in Your Lives. May God Bless, each and every one of You, And if There is anything I can do, Please don't Hesitate to let Me Know.
Sincerely Your Friend,
Gary L. Murray

Home Address:
Gary L. Murray
P.O.Box 48
Revere,Pa.
18953-0048

Home Phone:
610-847-5636

Cell Phone:
267-884-6153

Email Address:
glmurray.revere@yahoo.

Gary L. Murray

October 29, 2013

To Manuel and the Duran family
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom may god wrap his arms around you all and keep you during this diffcult time

Missy

October 22, 2013

My sincere Condolence to each of 'Helen's' children and family members. What a wonderful woman your mother was and always will be to you all and the many of us that knew her. May she Rest in Peace. God Bless each of you!

Pauline Cuellar

October 16, 2013

To The Duran Family:

Our deepest condolences on Elena's passing. She has left you all a great legacy of the fruits of her Spirit: love, joy. peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, temperance. Today she is with Jesus Christ and all her loved ones that have gone before her. Ques Dios La Bendiga.

Jimmy And Celia Contreras

October 15, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the Duran Family on the loss of your mother, grandmother, great grandma, she is resting in peace and no longer in pain. May God bless and help you throgh this painful day.

Clara,Frutoso, Bertha Marrujo

October 11, 2013

We love you, Tia Helen. Thank you for everything.

Annette and Dee Gonzales

October 11, 2013

Sending our thoughts and prayers to you all! God Bless you during this difficult time! Tia Elena was a wonderful woman and she will be missed by everyone.

Thomas, Georgette Forbes and Family

October 10, 2013

Manual,
Our deepest thoughts and sorrow for you and your family at this time of lose. God bless and be with you all.
Mike & Linda Ziehl

October 10, 2013

Sorry for your lost. Madrina Helen was a very beautiful woman.May God bless you and help you thru your loss. Gilbert and Josie Gallegos

October 10, 2013

Duran Family,
Our deepest condolances on the passing of your mother. Very nice and beautiful person. Our prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow, but please be assured that the Lord, Jesus Christ our Savior has a place for her in his kingdom. She again can be reunited with her husband and children, where they all will have eternal life. RIP Mrs. Duran

Mr. & Mrs. Eloy A. Contreras & Fam.

Eloy Contreras

October 10, 2013

Our prayers are for all of your family in this time of pain. May God bless you and help you heal.
Love Richard, Ana Maria and their Children Fuentes.

Ana Fuentes

October 10, 2013

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