Roy Duran Sr.
11/28/1961 - 10/28/2010
Roy Duran Sr.
11/28/1961 - 10/28/2010
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BORN
11/28/1961
DIED
10/28/2010
Roy Duran Obituary
Roy Duran Sr. 48, also known as "Big Roy", went to be with our Lord and Savior unexpectedly on October 28, 2010. Roy was born on November 28, 1961 to Ernesto and Teresa Duran in Fresno, California.
Roy was the fifth child of nine brothers and sisters. Roy was the youngest son. Roy moved to Santa Maria when he was young, where he grew up playing with his siblings and cousins. As a young boy, Roy went to Miller and Adam Elementary schools and El Camino Junior High. Roy also attended Santa Maria High School. Before Roy was medically disabled he was a tradesman, where he worked alongside his best friend, his brother Rudy. In Roy's retired life, he tinkered with computers and if he got stuck he would call his brother Ernest, "The Wizard", to help him out. He loved to help bar-b-que with is big brother Mike. Roy enjoyed relaxing by his kio pond telling stories to his nieces and nephews about his childhood adventures. Roy was an all around awesome man. He was very generous and caring. Roy had a heart of gold, the type of man who would take the shirt off his back or the shoes off his feet if you needed it. He was a jokester, whenever he answered the phone and you said his name he would reply "That's my name don't wear it out." Roy loved and cared deeply for his family, he made everyone feel special. Roy also had a loyal companion, George G. Duran, his dog, whom he loved very much. Roy was a good listener. Family and friends would often confide in Roy because he gave wise advice and would never break his word. Roy's smile was absolutely beautiful. He could light up a room with his teddy bear personality. He loved his mom's cooking; he was always very appreciative and would let her know by saying, "Ma, you out done yourself again."
Roy was a loving father to his two favorite children Roy Duran Jr. and Julianna Duran. In the words of his son, "My dad is my best friend", Roy would never pass up an opportunity to spend time with him, even if it was just to sit in the garage watching cars pass by. Roy was rarely seen without his daughter, "Boo-Boo", as father and daughter they shared an unbreakable bond. Roy had four favorite grandchildren which he loved to share hugs and kisses with.
He is survived by his beloved family: children, Roy Duran Jr. and Julianna Duran; his parents, Ernesto and Teresa Duran; his grandchildren, Roy Anthony Duran, Aaliyah Angelique Duran, Monique Love Duran, and Destiny Miranda Duran; "favorite" brothers and "mijas"/sisters, Mike and Helen Duran (Nipomo, CA), Patricia Duran (Santa Maria), Ernest and Rosary Duran (Guadalupe, CA), Rudy and Evelyn Duran (Santa Maria, CA), Margie Duran (Bakersfield, CA), Linda and Raul Torres (Tanglewood, CA), Rosie and Melvin Hicks (Bakersfield, CA), Tina and Daniel Rios (Santa Maria, CA). He is also survived by ten nephews, fifteen nieces, thirteen great-nephews, and fifteen great-nieces. Roy was very proud of his nephew, U.S. Marine, Lance Corporal Ruben Duran, who is currently stationed in North Carolina.
A rosary for Roy will be held on Friday, November 5, 2010 at 6:00pm at Dudley Hoffman Mortuary. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 9:00am at Pacific Christian Center, graveside service will follow at Santa Maria Cemetery.
Roy will be truly missed until our chain is linked again. We love you, Roy. As Roy would say, "Al rato gato".
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens.
Dudley-Hoffman
Mortuary & Crematory
(805) 922-8463
www.dudleyhoffmanmortuary.com
This obituary was originally published in the Santa Maria Times.
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Henry Infante
November 9, 2020
Gone too soon Prayers for all.
Rose HIcks
October 23, 2011
Gone are the days we used to share,
But in our hearts you are always there,
The gates of memory will never close,
We miss you more than anyone knows,
With tender love and deep regret,
We who love you will never forget.
February 11, 2011
TODAY WAS HARD FOR ME I THINK OF YOU ALWAYS JUST REALLY MAKES ME SAD I MISS YOU SO MUCH HOW DUMB I FEEL FOR TAKING THINGS FOR GRANITE. MISS YOU MY TEDDY BEAR!!!!!!
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LORIMAY
February 10, 2011
I LOVE YOU HAVE A SURPRISE FOR YOU LIKE I SAID !!!! I'M GOING TO VISIT SOON K HUGS AND KISSES AS YOU SLEEP WITH THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN MI AMOR. SEE YOU SOON
PRISCILLA ZAMUDIO
February 2, 2011
UNCLE ROY IM HAVING ONE THEM DAYS!!! ): I WANT TO HEAR YOU TELL ME " AY PERCY MIJA ITS GOING TO BE OK."
Priscilla Zamudio
December 27, 2010
Uncle Roy!!!! I saw someone that reminded me of you today. But then I heard him talk and he was rude and I thought o he is nothing like my Uncle Roy. I miss you so much. But I am truly blessed with all the special memories I have you were always such a good listener I know your still listening when I talk to you I know you hear my cries. I laugh at my self sometime because I feel like we still have full on conversations. How is grandpa doing? he just couldn't wait to see you again Uncle Roy...He didnt want you to enjoy heaven all by yourself (ay grandpa he just dont stop!) Well thats all for now I will chit chat with you later....Love You more than beans and rice...o wait and Taco Bell too....
maryann duran
December 24, 2010
Uncle Roy, just wanted to stop by and let you know that I miss you! I want to wish you a Merry Christmas, please be close to us and watch over us. I love you!
maryann duran
December 20, 2010
love you Uncle Roy!!! miss you!
November 9, 2010
To the Duran Family-
You are all in our prayers. We were so surpirsed to hear of Roy's passing. I hope you will find comfort knowing that he is with God in a much happier place. For God to have called him home so soon, He must have a very important job for Roy to do. I'm sure it's keeping a watchful eye on the Duran family. May God bless you all.
Your Neighbors,
The Razo Family- Bob, Bobby & Ale
Mrs. Alma Escobar
November 9, 2010
Julianna, mija i am keeping you in my prayers I got to meet your dad when he would come in to the school to make sure you were ok. He showed you so much love i hope you always carry that love with you mija continue to make him proud!
steve pasos
November 8, 2010
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
MONICA MEDINA AND BABY PATTY
November 7, 2010
Rick Martinez
November 5, 2010
To the Duran Family: Our sincere condolences to you all..Roy was a special part of the Martinez Family and we will never forget his smile and being there for us. The morning of his passing, my daughter Jennifer saw him and he hugged her and said "Hi Mija" how are you doing? He was always so caring and loving..Our prayers are with the family cuz I know missing him is the hardest part of losing someone you love..but one thing I do know is that Roy is celebrating in heaven and walking the streets of gold, no more tears, pain or broken heart. To his children, know that God will walk you through this place, though it's not easy, your daddy is watching over you.. God Bless you All! Love Rick and Debbie Martinez and family.
Roy Sr Martinez
November 5, 2010
to the duran family my heart shares your pain a big part of me has been taken away if i could change anything i would change that day i love you roy and i miss you so much all i could do now is wait to one day be with you again until then i have grandbabies that i will tell them all about their uncle roy i love you roy and i share your familys pain i will think of you everyday you were and will always be my brother and best friend rest in peace my beloved
MELINDA DURAN
November 5, 2010
UNCLE ROY....I know everything happens for a reason but there's not a good enough reason for why you were taken away from us so soon. I know the Lord needed you but we still needed you too!!! Your passing left a void in our hearts, you are really, really going to be missed. I may have not said it but I hope you knew how much I love you!! I am blessed to have such a wonderful family and I am proud that you were my Uncle. I find comfort in knowing your memory will live on in me until we meet again, I know you'll be waiting in your garage in Heaven with your big warm smile and open arms..."one sweet day" I LOVE YOU, ALWAYS AND FOREVER!!!!
Annamarie Gonzales-Myers
November 4, 2010
My heartfelt condolences are with all of the Duran family & everyone who knew & loved Roy. His passing is so sad and a great loss to all. May our Lord and Savior give The entire Duran family courage and strength and keep you going through this tough time. During this time remember your family & friends are there with you, we mourn with you. We are here to strengthen you and to love you through this time of sadness and always.
God Bless you,
All My Love,
TAR valdez
November 4, 2010
well homeboy I;ll miss you alot homie but you'll always be in my memories my heart and prayers.all I ask is be good to the good lord your A hand full LOVE YOU BRO your homie big TAR
Tiffany Rios
November 4, 2010
Uncle Roy, I love you so much. You took a big chunk of my heart that can never be replaced. I'm sad that you're not here with us anymore in the flesh, but I'm happy knowing you're cheering us on in the grandstands of Heaven. I will miss our dinner conversations and all the little things you did that made me love and appreciate you that much more. I feel honored and blessed to have called you my uncle. I'll ever want to do is make you proud. I love you, Uncle Roy.
Helen R Loredo
November 4, 2010
For all the Durans, From your cousin Helen Reyes Loredo & family. I-we know your pain , I feel your sadness all to well that you all are feeling right now especially My Tia, For a mother'love of a child cannot be compard, We as mother's feel the pain so different,we watched them grow we felt all their joys and their pains as they grew up to be grown men, but even when they become adults we still see them as our child. My son's know the pain of losing a brother all to well and unfortunitly it will never go away. You will never forget him he will always be a big part of your heart. You will see things that remind you of him, you will remember his jokes, his smiles, his laugh, his hugs, you will see things that remind you of him. every place you go you will see someone that walks like him or looks like him and you keep staring thinking it's him and the pain starts all over again. In time this will slowly go away but you know he is always going to be with you in your hearts, and in heaven watching looking down over you. As they say time will heals our broken hearts and our tears may fade away. In my heart I know Roy is happy in Heaven with all our loved one's who have gone before us. One day I will see my son and my cousin Roy and we will all be together again in Heaven God willing. Love all of you Helen and Family.
Madelena
November 4, 2010
I met Roy on our first day of school at El Camino Junior High (he looked exactly like his picture here). Roy walked in late, real cool with a big smile during roll call and said, "That's my name don't wear it out." Years past and I never saw Roy again. Now I realize that Roy's son and mine are very close friends and that Roy's father Ernesto, attends our church. I'm aware that the Duran family has been going through some very difficult times. My prayers and deepest sympathies go out to you and your loved ones. I pray that you find strength, peace and seek refuge in Christ Jesus. Our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romas 8:18
Henry Infante
November 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
THE LIGHT HOUSE FROM ROY TO REMEMBER HE IS WITH GOD SO DONT WORRY SMILE BE HAPPY REJOICE HE IS WITH OUR KING
ANGELS FROM HEAVEN
November 3, 2010
LORETTA AKA LORIMAY
November 3, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
The best Halloween ever!
Maryann Duran
November 3, 2010
Uncle Roy: Words can never describe the heartache I feel. I never imagined you leaving us so soon. I know the Lord needed you to be our angel and watch over us. I can only hold in my heart all the wonderful memories I shared with you. I see you smiling face and hear your laugh. I drive up to Nana's and hope that your still sitting at your computer with your big smile. Thank you for being one of the best uncles a girl can ask for. I am proud to be called you niece. I LOVE YOU!
ROY JR MARTINEZ
November 3, 2010
IN OUR FAMILY WE HAD FOUR ROY'S MY FATHER ROY MARTINEZ MY UNCLE ROY DURAN AND TWO LIL ROYS IT WAS ALWAYS CONFUSING I WOULD ASK MY FATHER HOW WE WERE RELATED TO THE OTHER ROYS MY FATHER WOULD TELL ME THAT HE'S MY BROTHER THEN I WOULD ASK MY MOM SHE WOULD TELL ME HE'S HIS BEST FRIEND AND UR UNCLE . I LOVE U UNCLE ROY AND WERE MISSING A BIG PART OF OUR FAMILY MY FATHER WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITH OUT YOU. LOVE ALWAYS UR NEPHEW LIL ROY MARTINEZ
Brittany Hicks
November 3, 2010
Uncle Roy, Im going to miss you so much. Im so blessed to be able to call you my UNCLE. Your memory will forever be in my heart. We still need you, but God needed you more. Watch over us and give us the strength we need to get threw this. I hope you having a blast up there. I bet u got the best koi pond in all of heaven. Well forever miss you. Love you
Untill we meet again
See you soon Uncle Cowboy!
Brittany & Jaybird
Brittany Hicks
November 3, 2010
Uncle Roy you may be gone but youll never be forgotten. Your memory will live in all of us. Im so blessed to have called you Uncle/Nino. You had the biggest heart. I know your in a better place but i wish you were here. We still needed you but i guess God needed you more. I bet you have the best garage office and gym and Koi pond in heaven!! :) We miss you and love you soo much. Watch over us and give us the strength to get threw this. See you soon Uncle Cowboy.
Love you!!!
Brittany & Jaybird
PRISCILLA ZAMUDIO
November 3, 2010
My Uncle was a wonderful man words cannot describe the man he was. He was like my second dad my dad and him shared an unbreakable bond. He was all always there to listen and scold me when I needed scolding I miss him so much my heart is aching and I cant hold back my tears. Heaven has an angel and I know he is watching over me. Uncle Roy I miss you and I Hold all my memories close. My babies will never forget you. You are in heaven watch over all of us... I LOVE YOU UNCLE ROY
Trisanna Gomez
November 3, 2010
My uncle Roy was a great guy and he will be greatly missed we all loved him very much im going to miss all the little things he did like picking up the phone when i called Nana's house it will never be the same without you uncle Roy you took a little piece of my heart with you when you left us i look forward to the day i see that smile again and hear you say hey mija i love you so much uncle Roy you'll be in my heart till we meet again save me a spot up there.
nancy lopez-garcia
November 3, 2010
i cant believe he's gone! but i am glad to have had a chance to show him support,as he showed unwaivering support to the garcia family in their time of grief.and to the duran family i offer deep condolences,and prayers in 'all' your suffering!!! nancy lopez garcia
Alicia Fernandez
November 3, 2010
We are very sorry for your loss. Please know that we will keep all of you in our prayers. We pray that God continues to strengthen all of you as a family and as individuals during this difficult time. May you experience God's tremendous love and grace thru all of this.
Enrique,Alicia,Eryk,& Kaitlyne Fernandez
Priscilla DuranZamudio
November 3, 2010
Uncle Roy I know your in heaven, my heart aches with sadness. I can hear you telling me " Percy dont cry mija" but im sad so sad I cant believe your not here with me. I am happy my daughters had the chance to have known you and I will be sure you live in them forever. I thank you for everything you have done. I know your in a better place now Uncle Roy no more pain no more worries. Watch over our family I love you.
Penny and Steve Neil
November 3, 2010
Linda, we did not know your brother, but we know you and the warmth of your smile when we see you. Your brother sounds like he was a very wonderful man and we are sorry for the loss in your family. I will pray for your comfort and guidance through this. God bless your entire family and all that love your dear brother.
Tina Rios
November 3, 2010
My brother is one of the best men I have ever met. It saddens me that I will grow old and I won't have him here with me. He has helped me so much these last few years, by just being a good listener and all around great big brother. We have cried together, been angry together, happy together and have laughed a lot together. I will always remember how when we would walk in the door and he would say," Ma, the rivers are here". I love you Roy. I can't wait till the day I see your beautiful smile in heaven. Love your favorite sister, Tina <3
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