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Guadalupe L. "Lupe" Duran

DIED

2011

Guadalupe Duran Obituary

Guadalupe (Lupe) L. Duran went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 10, 2011 after battling cancer for the past four years. She was surrounded at home by family and close friends at the time of her passing. Lupe was born in Torreon, Cahuila Mexico and married the love of her life, Elias (Alex) H. Duran of Indio, California on December 11, 1960. She was a long time Juneau resident and beloved full-time mother. Lupe will be remembered for her soft spoken and quiet nature, strong Christian faith, and as the matriarch and loving nurturer of her large close-knit family.

Lupe was preceded in death by her parents: Gilberto Luna and Refugio Ruiz de Luna. She is survived by her husband, Elias and Children: Elias Duran, Jr. (Toni), Rosemarie Duran, Marciano Duran (Josette), Maryantonia Kensinger, Vanessa Duran, and Paul David Duran (Lolita) all of Juneau, Alaska. She is also survived by her sisters: Maria Cortez of Chicago, Illinois; Martha Luna, Vickie Bordon, and Rebeca Luna of Oxnard, California and Laura Rosas of San Diego, California. She is also survived by her 14 grandchildren: Marciano J. Duran, Chas Duran, Alexa Duran, Merced Duran, Savannah Duran, Seth Santana, Saul Santana, Tino Kensinger, Christian Kensinger, Elise Duran, Brielle Duran, PJ Duran, Brandon Duran, and Danny Cash Duran; and numerous nephews and nieces.

Lupe's family invites all of her family and friends to a Celebration of her Life to be held at 6:00pm on Thursday, June 16th at Glacier Valley Church of God located at 8497 Thunder Mountain Road. She will be interred at Alaskan Memorial Park on Friday, June 17th at 10am.

Donations can be made in her name to the Glacier Valley Church of God "Firepower" Youth Program at 8497 Thunder Mountain Road, Juneau, AK 99801.

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Published by Juneau Empire from Jun. 16 to Jun. 23, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Guadalupe Duran

20 Entries

Martha Alvarez

July 20, 2011

Uncle Alex and family. I want to express my sympathy in the great loss of such a beautiful woman. Aunt Lupe was such a kind person to me. When we would all go over to visit when you lived in Oxnard she never told us to be quite or stop running around. She had the pretties smile. She loved my mother and my mother loved her as a sister. She will be greatly missed. My brother Marcy was telling us the other day how Uncle Alex would go down to Mexicali to visit her as they were dating and he would take Marcy with him and how excited Uncle Alex was to see her. Everytime I saw my Uncle and Aunt together in their later years they both looked excited to be together. May God bless you Uncle Alex and Family.
Love Martha Durazo Alvarez

Camille Mauch

July 11, 2011

To the Duran family,

I am so sorry for your loss, we are mourning with you. To have known someone like lupe is a blessing. Please find comfort in sharing memories of her, as will I.

Jodi Van Kirk

June 30, 2011

I didn't know your mother, but I know Tonia and Vanessa. My condolences on your loss. You are in my prayers.

Colleen Nelson

June 23, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mother was a beautiful person...give your dad a hug from me.

John Mayeda

June 23, 2011

I am happy I got to know you Lupe. Thanks for renting me a place and being there in my time of need. You will be missed. I enjoyed your lovely smile.

Paula Mayeda

June 23, 2011

To the Duran family I am sorry to hear about your lost of a great women

Barb & Jerry Duncan

June 23, 2011

I am sorry to hear about Lupe. She was such a warm loving person who always found a smile for me when I would see her. She will be missed. Please accept our condolences.

Byron Sanford

June 22, 2011

My dear friends, Alex and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful wife and mother. I have many fond memories of times we all had together and I truly also feel your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love to all of you,

Mona Galletes-Fenumiai

June 22, 2011

To the DURAN Familia,
My heart aches in the loss of such a BEAUTIFUL Strong woman... I want to share something with you that reminds me of your Mother and that I have tried to go by for many years.

A STRONG WOMAN Versus a WOMAN of STRENGTH:

A Strong Woman works out everyday to keep her body in shape...but a Woman of Strength builds relationships to keep her soul in shape.
A Strong Woman isn't afraid of anything ... but a Woman of Strength shows courage in the midst of her fear.
A Strong Woman won't let anyone get the best of her... but a Woman of Strength gives the best of her to everyone.
A Strong Woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future... but a Woman of Strength realizes life's mistakes can also be unexpected blessings and capitalizes on them.
A Strong Woman wears the look of confidence on her face .... but a Woman of Strength wears grace.
A Strong Woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey.... but A Woman of Strength has faith that it is in the journey the she will become strong.

Thank you for sharing your Mother with me!
She will be missed... Do not grieve too long but celebrate her in your daily lives. Her BEAUTIFUL smile you should find comfort in .. The Sun rises everyday and that warmth you feel that touches your skin is her hugs daily.. and when the moon shines at night its her kisses to bid you goodnight!!
You are all in my prayers and know that there are no words of wisdom but that You are all in Our prayers.
Know that you have not said GOOD-BYE but "A HUI HOU" Until we meet again.
God Bless you Love and Aloha,
Lui & Mona Fenumia'i and Ohana

Marciano Duran

June 21, 2011

Mother I miss you, miss you, miss you, miss you, Que voy hacer?

Carol Duran Nunez

June 17, 2011

Uncle Alex, Junior, Rose, Marciano, Antonia, Vanessa, Paul and family. We wish we could have been there for you in the celebration of life of Tia Lupe. She was a very special and loving aunt. We all have wonderful memories of her. Our father wanted her home so she suffers no more.
We will see her again when it's our time. Aunt Lupe we love you.
Our prayers go out to you family. We love you Uncle Alex and cousins.

Lisa Weber-Bradley

June 17, 2011

To me she was "Mama Lupe" who watched over me while I lived as a renter at the house with my two little Pomeranian's. At that time I was lucky to find a place that allowed dogs much less two of them. I loved living in the house - cross country skiing out the back door, the big black bear that came to my door to smell my pinto beans, papa in his office on the bottom floor with a big smile as I passed by to do a load of laundry and Lupe always kind and warm, surrounded by her family especially on the weekends when the upper parking lot would fill with cars. I moved out of Juneau several years ago and just several days ago I was thinking about Mama Lupe and how the family was. I am sorry that I never got to tell her how special she was and how much I appreciated her even now. She must have visited me in spirit that day. I did call papa and Tanya. To the rest of the family I just wanted you to know how lucky you all are to have such great parents. Even tho I was just a renter, I was touched by how close and loving you all were and are. Take care of each other and especially papa because it's a big house. Mama Lupe suffers no more and left this place knowing that she has gone to a better place and awaits only her family. Give Papa a hug for me.

June 17, 2011

Alex, Junior, Marci & Family, please accept my condolences on your recent loss. I know that she was loved and rspected by all who knew her and she will be missed. May God give you the Grace to endure during the dark days ahead. My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.

Fond Regards,

Jeff DeSmet
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Bob & Sandy Duran

June 17, 2011

Uncle Alex, Jr, Rose, Marciano, Antonio, Vanessa, Paul and family. We support you all in prayers, Our "Tia" has gone home, God will keep her in peace.
Love
Marciano "Bob" & Sandy

Diane Duran

June 16, 2011

I will miss my beautiful Tia Lupe. she was a God fearing wife and mom.
to my uncle alex and family I pray you find strength in our Lord through this time of loss. I wish I could of been there with you in her celebration of life. I love you all and miss you . love always Diane Duran

Boyd Satterwhite

June 16, 2011

Sorry to read about Lupe, we thougt a great deal of her. She was a very noble lady. We miss Lupe, Elias and the kids; great friends. Love you all, Boyd, Chris and Jody Satterwhite.

Sandi Hicks

June 16, 2011

Ness, Toni and Elias, I know God has welcomed her home after her short earthly stay to His mansions where he has many rooms for all. May you and the rest of the family be comforted knowing she is happy, pain free and enjoying the love of those who have gone before her. Many hugs.....

Pastor Elmore

June 16, 2011

I am so happy that I was able to get to know her! She will be missed by so many.

Vanessa Duran

June 16, 2011

Mother you will forever be missed. Thanks for shaping me into the thoughtful & kind person I am today.
Forever your baby girl...Ness

Aidita

June 16, 2011

For 30 + years I have know the Duran family. I specially remember Lupe as a warm, lovely, beautiful person with an angelical smile and did not matter how she was feeling, she will always greet you with the most contagious and beautiful smile. Lupe, thank you for being my friend. I will always remember you. You can count on me to be here for your family if needed.

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