RUBEN NOGALES DURON

1931 - 2015

Ruben Nogales Duron, age 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his extended family on Monday, June 8, 2015. He was born on July 6, 1931 in Douglas, Arizona and was the first of nine children to Mercedes (Nogales) and Cayetano Duron. Ruben grew up in Douglas and graduated from Douglas High School in 1950. After graduation, he served as Military Police for the United States Air Force and was stationed in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Following his discharge from the military, Ruben attended the University of Arizona and then married Socorro Altamirano on July 26, 1953. They were happily married for 61 years and were blessed with two sons and one daughter. While living in Douglas, Ruben worked as a Boilermaker for over 25 years and ultimately retired from the Phelps Dodge Smelter in 1983. After his retirement, he worked as a substitute teacher for Douglas Unified School District and also enjoyed spending his free time working in his garden or on his welding projects. Ruben was a loving and dedicated family man, a great role model and was always committed to his faith. Ruben was preceded in death by his parents Mercedes and Cayetano and his siblings Benjamin, Adolfo, Arturo, Raul and Delia Duron. Ruben is survived by his wife Socorro; sons Ruben "Dinky" Jr., and Arnold; daughter Frances; brother Enrique (Petra) Duron; brother Luis Duron; sister Estella Noriega; grandchildren Adrian, Alisha, Alexandrea; and great-grandchilden Dominic, Samantha and Alexander. He was dearly loved by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Brown Page Mortuary with A Holy Rosary being recited at 7:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Church. A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Church with Father Gilbert Malu officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors by the American Legion and VFW. Pallbearers who will serve are Luis Cabrera, Enrique Duron Jr., Rey Felix Jr., Daniel Grijalva, Jeff Mowdy and Alejandro Noriega. Honorary pallbearers are Gilbert Duron Jr., Ralph Duron, Roy Duron, Raymundo Luzania Sr., and Mike Molina.