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SARA DURAN Obituary
SAN ANGELO - Sra. Sara Perez Duran, 92, of San Angelo went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 13, 2006, in San Angelo, in the presence of her loving daughters, Emma Duran Perez and Irene Duran Velez. Rosary was at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, in the Johnson's Funeral Home chapel. A celebration of her life will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 15, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and will be celebrated by the Rev. Quirino Cornejo. Interment will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Duran was born Nov. 5, 1913, in Millersview, Texas, to Enriqueta and Hipolito Perez, and grew up in Millersview. She married Maximo Duran on Dec. 14, 1935, in Olfen, Texas. They were blessed with six children, Ruben, Emma, Gregorio, Gilbert, George and Irene. Sara was a lifelong homemaker, devoting her life to nurturing and caring for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a mother and grandmother to all and was affectionately addressed as Momma and Buelita. Her home was open to all. Mrs. Duran was preceded in death by her husband, Maximo Duran; her sons, Ruben and Gregorio Duran; and grandson Richard Duran. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Duran is survived by her daughters, Emma Perez and husband Juan of San Angelo, and Irene Velez and husband Gilbert of San Angelo; sons Gilbert Duran and wife Donna of Kaufman, and George Duran and wife Yvonne of Austin; sisters Maria Gamez of Hereford and Guadalupe Gonzales of Menard; and brother Frank Perez of Grand Prairie. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, Zelda Jones, Johnny Perez Jr., Sarah Perez, Minette Perez, Lisa Perez, Kathy Hernandez, Lety Duran, Marisa Duran, Gilbert Velez III, Erika Velez, Lanze Velez, Guy Velez, Max Velez, Sylvia Cook, Greg Duran, Elda Duran, Jeannie Duran, Max Duran, Starla Duran, Athena Duran and Daniel Duran; 24 great- grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers for the service will be Johnny Perez, Joshua Perez, Gilbert Velez III, Lanze Velez, Guy Velez and Max Velez. The family would like to give a very special thanks to Emma Duran Perez and Irene Duran Velez, two very special daughters, for all of their love and dedication. Special thanks also to Linda Gonzales for all her help; and we would like to also thank VistaCare for all of their support during our time of need. "Mother, your love for us will be with us forever."
June 20, 2006
Tommy Walter
I'll always remember Mrs. Duran as a kind and loving person. She had to be with four boys including me around all the time. She was also a great mother as evidenced by the quality of children she and Mr. Duran raised. I'm sure she will be greatly missed, and I know she made a very positive contribution to my life.
June 15, 2006
Lynda Baker-Carrollton
George and family, My condolences in your loss and may you find comfort in the loving memories of your Mother. Lynda
June 15, 2006
Janelle and Roger Hatton
Gilbert and Donna, our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. We pray for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you, and loving memories to help you. With deepest sympathy.
June 15, 2006
Tommy Walter
Mrs. Duran was always a sweet, patient, kind person even though her house was overrun with energetic boys who could get in lots of things. She made my growing up better as did her children who were great friends of mine.
June 14, 2006
Delores Herrera Gonzalez
Emma and family, please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of your mother. You were very blessed to have had her all these years. I know you will miss her very much but have a lot of wonderful memories that will always be with you. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son,whosoever belives in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16 Delores H. Gonzalez, Dallas
June 14, 2006
Sylvia and Charlie Ramirez
Our prayers are with the family and may God bless each of you.
June 14, 2006
Rosa and Gilbert Cedillo
Losing our parents is very hard, but we know they are in heaven and still looking out for us..May God bless you and help through it all. Remember you have friends that care...Gilbert and Rosa Cedillo
June 20, 2006
Tommy Walter
I'll always remember Mrs. Duran as a kind and loving person. She had to be with four boys including me around all the time. She was also a great mother as evidenced by the quality of children she and Mr. Duran raised. I'm sure she will be greatly missed, and I know she made a very positive contribution to my life.
June 15, 2006
Lynda Baker-Carrollton
George and family, My condolences in your loss and may you find comfort in the loving memories of your Mother. Lynda
June 15, 2006
Janelle and Roger Hatton
Gilbert and Donna, our hearts and prayers go out to all of you. We pray for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you, and loving memories to help you. With deepest sympathy.
June 15, 2006
Tommy Walter
Mrs. Duran was always a sweet, patient, kind person even though her house was overrun with energetic boys who could get in lots of things. She made my growing up better as did her children who were great friends of mine.
June 14, 2006
Delores Herrera Gonzalez
Emma and family, please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of your mother. You were very blessed to have had her all these years. I know you will miss her very much but have a lot of wonderful memories that will always be with you. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son,whosoever belives in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16 Delores H. Gonzalez, Dallas
June 14, 2006
Sylvia and Charlie Ramirez
Our prayers are with the family and may God bless each of you.
June 14, 2006
Rosa and Gilbert Cedillo
Losing our parents is very hard, but we know they are in heaven and still looking out for us..May God bless you and help through it all. Remember you have friends that care...Gilbert and Rosa Cedillo
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Published by GoSanAngelo on Jun. 15, 2006.
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