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Antonio Durano Obituary
July 13, 1929 - February 3, 2023
Wichita, Kansas - Dr. Antonio "Tony" C. Durano Jr. M.D. died on February 3, 2023 at the age of 93 surrounded by his family in Wichita, Kansas.
Tony was born on July 13, 1929 in Danao City, Cebu, Philippines, the oldest of 10 children born to Antonio M. and Roberta (Cala) Durano. In spring 1945, the US Army arrived at Talisay Beach near his home in Cebu. At the age of 15, Tony spent three months volunteering as an interpreter/guide for the Americal Division of the US Army as they liberated the island.
Tony went on to earn his medical degree at Manila Central University in 1956, before immigrating to the United States in 1957. He completed his residency in urology at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita and opened a private practice in the city, which he ran until 2005. He then continued practicing general medicine in western Kansas in the communities of Elkhart, Ulysses and Liberal until 2017.
Tony is survived by his daughter Rebecca (Steve) Allen, son Tony (Cathy) Durano and son Rich Durano, grandchildren Erika (Kamil) Stasiuewicz, Angie (Ryan) Daugherty, Tori Allen, Mara Allen, Lauren (Gavin) Smith, Alex Durano, Shyla (Zach) Kaufman, Danni (Jed) Sullivan, Alora Durano, and 15 great-grandchildren, siblings: George, Eustacio, Asuncion Rivera, Natividad (Fred) Almeda, Bibiana Durano, Floro, Roy and Kay Galeos.
He is preceded in death by his former wife, Janice, parents, and his brothers Cesar and Floro.
On Thursday, February 9 at 9 AM, a visitation will take place at Mary Immaculate Church located at 1800 S Washington in Wichita. The Rosary will begin at 9:30 AM, followed by the funeral mass at 10 AM.
Charitable donations can be made to the medical, dental, and educational mission Tony supported through the Danao Association USA, Inc. C/O Martinette Dayondon, 8893 Jefferson Dr., Buena Park, CA 90620.
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for Antonio Durano
Deb Stover
February 16, 2023
Dr. Antonio C. Durano, Jr saved my life when I was a teenager growing up in Wichita. RIP...
Teresita A. Laude
February 14, 2023
He was my late husband (Peping Laude) `s cousin, friend, and contemporary. We were exchanging messages for a while. My condolences to his family.
Fred Shanks
February 10, 2023
Dr. Durano was my parents Dr. until he retired. Always a very gracious and patient man. They both cared for him deeply as a professional and as a caring individual. Our families condolences to your family.
Cindy Fisher
February 9, 2023
Dr Durango was my father´s doctor when he had cancer and he was kind and comforting to my father.
My condolences to his family.
Cindy Fisher
Lisa Nordick
February 8, 2023
I was an employee of his in the building across from St. Francis. He was a fantastic boss and Doctor, I really enjoyed working in the office. He will be missed. My condolences to your family!
Lyman Wheeler
February 8, 2023
I´m so sorry for your loss, Becky and Steve. May God´s peace and your good memories help you through this time.
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