Tomas Duran, Jr.

Farmington - Tomas (Tom) Duran Jr, 68, of Farmington, NM passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020.

Tom was born December 14, 1952, in Albuquerque, NM to the late Tomas and Frances Duran of Cuba, NM. He grew up in Cuba, NM, with his six siblings.

After four years in the US Army, Tom relocated to Farmington, NM where he pursued his journeyman's electrical license, laying the foundation for his professional career. During this time of professional development, he met and married his wife Rebecca (Becky) in 1980. The two welcomed twins Stephen and Linda in the Spring of 1982.

The family relocated to Los Alamos, NM, where Tom worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory for thirty years. In the Spring of 2019, Tom retired and moved back to Farmington, NM, with his wife, Becky.

Tom was a self-taught musician who found his passion for music later in life. Tom was a gentle soul whose loyalty and dedication was focused on family and his faith. Tom was an inspiration to others around him, and his spirit lives in all who were blessed to know him.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents Tomas and Frances Duran.

Tom is survived by his wife Becky Duran; son Stephen Duran; granddaughter Victoria Vigil-Duran; daughter Linda Zyvoloski (Daniel); brother Ernest Duran (Theresa); brother Pat Duran (Lita); brother Leonard Duran (Julia); sister Rosemary Lopez (George); brother Rudy Duran; sister Ruth Duran; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private viewing will be held for immediate family with a celebration of life to be planned in the Summer of 2021.

Tom's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute Street in Farmington, NM (505) 325-8688. You may share condolences with the family on our website: www.serenityandcompany.com.

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Published by Farmington Daily Times from Jan. 4 to Jan. 10, 2021.

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Amanda

January 9, 2021

I worked with Tomas at Lowes. He was the perfect associate. I loved seeing him come in with his big smile and he would always ask if me and the babies needed anything. I will definitely miss that about him.

CRAIG BLOODWORTH

January 8, 2021

New school, Cuba High School, Tommy made 10th grade a whole lot better.

Lincoln Merritt

January 7, 2021

I'm sorry, Becky, Stephen, and Linda. Tomas, Becky, and Linda were very hospitable to me when they lived in Los Alamos in 2014 and I delivered their newspaper to them.

Darrell Herrera

January 5, 2021

My deepest and sincere condolences to Tom's family and friends, I was fortunate to have worked with Tom at Los Alamos National Laboratory and will cherish the many good times we shared. He was a very kind and generous person, always willing to go out of his way to help someone. He talked about how he looked forward to playing his guitar for people at the retirement homes, hospitals and friends. My Prayers go out to your family.

Viola Moyer

January 5, 2021

To Tom's family..Sorry for your loss. Ernest, Rudy and Ruth you are in my thoughts today losing a sibling is a difficult . I will pray for all of your family during this sad time.

Michael and Lynn Cline

January 5, 2021

We knew Tom through the Lab as well as his music. He was a kind and soft-spoken person and more importantly a true gentleman. We were lucky to have known, worked, and played music with him. We feel extremely fortunate to have been acquainted with him. The world was certainly a better place for his having been a part of it and he truly will be missed.

Grace Arellano

January 4, 2021

Offering my condolences to Becky, Steve and Linda and to Cousins Ernest, Pat, Leonard, Rosemary Rudy and Ruth on the loss of Tommy. Just know that our prayers cover each of you during this difficult time. I will cherish all my beautiful memories of Cousin Tommy in my heart forever. I love all my Duran family.

Dino snd Loida

January 4, 2021

We are saddened at the passing on of our dear cousin. We kept in touch , and he came to see us in San Antonio. We shared a love for music , and we sang every chance we could when together . To Becky and all the Duran families, our deepest condolences . We have so many CDs and sheet music and lyrics he sent us of songs we loved, but most of all we have cherished memories of times together. We can be comforted in the precious memories he left us . We will miss him and family reunions won´t be the same without him, for he added so much with his jokes, laughter, and music . So we won´t say "Goodbye" , but "SeeYou Later, Primo."

Lee Roy padilla

January 4, 2021

Our deepest condolences to the family of our beloved cousin at this time of loss.may God's peace and comfort surround you and the memories of him live on in your hearts. We will miss him dearly.

Sylvia Flores

January 4, 2021

Becky, Linda, Steve, Ernest, Pat, Leonard, Rosemary, Rudy and Ruth and the extended families and friends, our deepest condolences to each of you. May God embrace you in His loving arms. May He give you comfort, peace´s and strength. We will sure miss our cousin, Tommy. He was kind, gentle, loving, wise, witty and just an all-around good guy. His love and service to God was consistent and excellent. We love you, our dear family.

Paul Padilla

January 4, 2021

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of our beloved cousin Tom. May he Rest In Peace in God´s Kingdom. And may God comfort the family as they cherish their best memories of Tom. Our prayers and best wishes are with you all as you move forward into 2021. Love you all!

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