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Frankie Duran Jr. Obituary

It is with great sorrow we report the passing of Frankie M. Duran Jr., 49, of Las Cruces, on Monday, August 7, 2017. His long-fought battle with kidney failure came to an end while he was surrounded by family and friends at Mountain View Reginal Medical Center.
Frankie loved working out, hiking and traveling. He especially loved to travel to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where he and C.J. first exchanged rings. He was a beloved partner, Husband, father, son and will be missed by all.
Frankie is survived by his beloved husband, C.J. Acosta Jr., best friend, Leslie Luzzi, Parents, mother Mary Saenz and husband Enrique, father Frank Duran Sr. and wife Alicia, stepsisters, Angie Duran, Mia Duran and one grandson Steven J. Quevedo
He was preceded in death by his son, Peter Paul and brother Joe M. Duran.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 1:30 PM, at Getz Funeral Home, located at 1410 E. Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM. All are welcome to join in celebrating the life of Frankie.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to https://www.gofundme.com/carlos-j-acosta?ssid=1072628272&pos=1.
Arrangements are with Getz Funeral Home 1410 E. Bowman Ave., Las Cruces NM 88001. Please visit www.GetzCares.com to sign the local online guest book.

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Aug. 20, 2017.

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Chris Evaro

August 21, 2017

C.J., Mr. & Mrs. Frank Duran Sr., and Mr & Mrs. Enrique Saenz and family
My heartfelt condolences go out to you during this time of sorrow and celebration of Frankie's life. Frankie was and always will be a kind and gentle spirit that I had the great pleasure of knowing and to have called friend. Frankie is raised in prayer and in my thoughts.

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