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Ernest Duran Obituary
Mass of Christian Burial: 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in McKinney, with Father Steven Bierschenk officiating. Burial: Pecan Grove Cemetery in McKinney. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m., with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m., Monday at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home.
Ernest was born Dec. 21, 1957, in Frederick, Okla., to Joe and Elisa Garcia Duran. He married Brenda Sperry Jan. 15, 1977, in McKinney.
He earned an M.B.A. from East Texas State University and was the director of human resources for Lockheed Martin. He was also on the board of directors for Goodwill Industries in Fort Worth and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was an active member of St. Stephens Catholic Church in Weatherford.
Mr. Duran was a loving husband, father, son and brother who will be greatly missed.
Survivors: His wife, Brenda Duran; sons, Danny Duran and his wife, Jessica and Micah Duran; granddaughter, Elaina Duran, all of Weatherford; mother, Elisa Duran; brother, Eloy Duran, both of Colbert, Okla.; sisters, Erlinda Barnett and Erminia Cantu, both of Colbert, Okla., Yolanda Gann of Denison; and numerous loving relatives and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
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Robbie Robinson
August 21, 2006
Please accept my deeepest sympathies for your loss. Ernest was a very kind and gentle man with always a positive word and smile for everyone. The world will miss his presence.
marcy warren
August 17, 2006
Dear Duran family, I sold Mr. Duran a white Nissan when he was at Esystems. He was such a wonderful guy that he made such an impression... You know how long ago that was but his impression has lasted all these years...
Brenda Duran
August 17, 2006
I would like to thank everyone for their loving thoughts, cards, and flowers. Ernest was a very wonderful person, he was my life. We were high school sweethearts. I am so thankful we were together. He was a devoted father, grandfather, husband, and Christian. Ernest made me laugh, love, care, and cry. He taught me the meaning of honest true love, what it meant to care deeply in one's heart, and he showed his often. Even in high school, he would bring me flowers from his mother's plants.
He cared about others. He wanted to do so much for others, but his illness didn't allow it. He took people at their word, because that was the way he was -- his word was true.
He was so smart, he amazed me. He thought things out to the smallest detail. Naturally, I didn't always take his advice because I wanted to do it my way, which sometimes didn't work out very well. He would tell me "I told you so" and "But noooo, you had to do it your way." Looking back, I realize that kept things exciting.
People that knew Ernest knew he had an unusual sense of humor. He kept everyone around him laughing. I will miss him so very much. He was mine, and it was so hard and too soon to let him go. But I know he can breathe well now and do anything he wants, free of medicines, oxygen machines, and worries. He is looking down on us, watching over us. We will always love him, remember him, and keep him in our hearts.
His loving wife, Brenda
Kathy Burghart
August 15, 2006
Brenda, Danny & Micah,
My thoughts and prayers are with you! I know there is nothing I can say that will ease your pain, but I promise--it does get easier. There will come a day when you'll think of your daddy and you will smile and remember all the wonderful memories and be thankful God let us borrow him for such a short time.
I love you all!
Kathy
Tony Perez
August 15, 2006
In behalf of the Fort Worth Cursillo community and myself personally, I pray that our brother Ernest will be in the loving arms of Jesus for eternity. I was honored to be his neighbor, fellow parishoner and coworker, and I know that he was a man willing to give a lot of himself to his community.
We pray that his family and loved ones be comforted by the mercy, grace, peace and love of our dear Lord.
De colores.
tony perez
Brenda Vander Linden
August 15, 2006
I am shocked and so sorry to hear of Ernesto's passing. He was a mentor and wonderful friend with a zest for life and a sense of humor unsurpassed. I know is dearly missed. I wish you all peace, love and hope. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Tom and Kristi Brown
August 14, 2006
Duran Family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear about Ernest's passing. He was a great guy to know, a superb friend, and we will greatly miss he and his sense of humor.
Ernest had the highest of expectations for himself, his family and his community. Never was there a more balanced individual. He loved God, his family, his friends, and acquaintances. We are all the better for having known him.
May God provide you comfort through this time.
Arthur Gregory, HR Manager
August 14, 2006
All the personnel at Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth wish to extend their deepest condolences to the family of Ernest G. Duran. Each of us pray that the Most Powerful Hand will be upon you at this time of great sorrow. If the Goodwill Family can do anything to assist, please advise us.
yolanda gann
August 14, 2006
neto you will be missed. i am so proud to say you are my brother.i know that you are in heaven with daddy watching down on us.i just keep telling myself your not in pain anymore.i am gonna miss my big brother. luv your lil sister, chole
Nelda and Al Griffin
August 14, 2006
Brenda and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ernest passing. It is so hard to believe, but we remember the good times at your house with him playing his guitar, hitting the pineta, and with him telling his childhood stories with a few current ones thrown in and I am sure they were all true.
We will miss him and be praying for your family.
Love Al and Nelda Griffin, Greenville, TX
Frances Salazar
August 14, 2006
Dear Duran Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Ernest's passing. I pray that the Lord give you the peace that passes all understanding. It was such a blessing to have known Ernest, even if it was for a short while. I remember the first conversation I had with Ernest; it was at a Hispanic function here at Lockheed. We talk about our parents and the hard work they did growing up. He spoke about his family with so much pride. He was a wise and humble man and he will be greatly missed.
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1
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