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FERNANDO DUCHENE Obituary

DUCHENE "A TRUE HERO" FERNANDO A. DUCHENE, 77, the Lord took our beloved one home on September 5, 2011. He was a proud Bowie Bear Alumni; he served proudly as a Master Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps & retired from White Sands Missile Range after 35 years of service as an Electronic Technician. He enjoyed oil painting, welding, leather craft, house projects, the outdoors but most of all playing his guitar and singing to his beloved dog Snowhite. He will be most remembered for his generosity, witty sense of humor and his kind heart. Anyone who was fortunate enough to have met him knew that he lived life with a big smile and a giving heart. Preceded by death, grandparents, Aaron Duchene, Transito Mora, parents, Guadalupe & Angela Duchene, siblings, Herlinda Tarin, Josefina Morales, Margarita Munoz, Estefana Alvarado & George Duchene. Survived by his dearest wife of 56 years, Delia P. Duchene, son, Fernando Jr., Barbara (wife), daughters, Ida & Gloria Duchene and Rosa D. Hinojos, Eduardo (husband). Grandchildren, Jimmy, Diana (wife), Paul, Branden, Fernando III, Amber Rae, Delia Duchene, Isaac (husband), Alyshia Espinosa, Adam (husband), Eduardo J., Terry (wife), Virginia & Cesar Hinojos. Great-Grandchildren, Mary Jae Caasi Schultz, Arleen & Jimmy Anthony Duchene. Siblings Angie Burrola, Ramona Flores, Emma Sagaribay, Lupe Amor, Ralph, Ernesto & Robert Duchene. Fernando had many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Pallbearers, Jimmy, Paul, Branden, Fernando III Duchene, Eduardo J. & Cesar Hinojos. Honorary Pallbearers, Fernando Jr., Eduardo Hinojos, Isaac Schultz, Juan Cruz, Jr., Josy Acuna, Adam Hernandez, Enrique Porras III, Jesus Rodriguez, Ronnie Deucher, Gus Tellez, Ruben Gonzales & Tony Herrera. Special Thanks to those in Telemetry, (White Sands Missile Range), Teran Family. Family neighbors Reyes Family, Porras Family, All Duchene Family, Jim & Isabel Roach Family and Alvarado Family. Drs. Cesar Salazar, Armando Uribe (VA), Juan Taveras, Alfredo Gonzalez, Hani & Michael Annabi, Quantum Homecare, Las Palmas (West), Sierra-Providence, University Hospital and Staff. Also many Thanks to Sgt. Santonio Haywood, Sgt. Anthony Cooper and Lt. Frank Perry from the United States Marine Corps for providing his Marine uniform. Fernando touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 Carolina Dr. with a Vigil at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:15 am on Monday, September 12, 2011 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 408 Park Street. Rite of Committal will follow with Military Honors at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. Services under the direction of HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME. 1060 Carolina Drive. 598-3332.

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Published by El Paso Times from Sep. 10 to Sep. 17, 2011.

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Gloria

September 4, 2021

I miss u dad and mom love u always and carry u both in my always

Jimmy

September 4, 2021

Hi grandpa, dad its been 10 yrs since u have been gone and still feels like it happen yesterday. We all miss u and grandma alot. Love u

Gloria Duchene Duchene

June 8, 2020

luv u always n miss u dad n mom. u r always in my heart forever n u both are my rose. Luv u forever.

Jimmy Duchene

June 8, 2020

Hi grandpa its been 9 years sense you been gone we all miss you and your jokes

Mike Casey

September 14, 2011

Mr. Duchene,
Sir, as a fellow Marine I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USMC. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!
Mike Casey USMC '85-'89

Danny,Lori and Christian Portillo

September 13, 2011

Our condolences go out to Fernie Duchene and the entire Duchene Family for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless each and everyone of you.

mario Contreras and Family

September 12, 2011

our thoughts and prayers to the duchene family. god bless

George Duchene

September 12, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Enrique Porras

September 11, 2011

To my Uncle/God Father Fernando Duchene,
I will truly miss you, but your sprit will always be in my heart. You have touched many people so many ways including mind. You were part my life in me growing up for whom I have become, I’ve learned a lot from you. To my Anti/God Mother and my cousins, I am saddened for the lost of a great Man, Husband, Father, Grand Father, Great Grand Father, Uncle, God Father. I am also sadden that I am unable to attend the services due to my work status, which I am out of town, but I was honor to have being there for his last days and I know in my heart that he felt my presents and that is something that I will remember for the rest of life. In closing Uncle/God Father as we say in the navy “Far winds and following Seas” we will meet again on our next Journey in Haven. Uncle I love, Take Care and may Lord guide you with your parents, family members and friends.
From your Nephew/God Son and Family,
Enrique “Kikito” Porras

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