Edward Duran Obituary
Ed Duran, is how everyone knew him. He suddenly left us on March 18, 2025. He was born on December 20, 1948, in Ocate, NM to Felipe and Loyola Valdez Duran. He married Pauline Naranjo on April 7, 1983.
Edward served in the US Army and fought in the Vietnam War. He loved golf and played it his entire life. He loved hanging out with his friends at the senior center in Cheyenne. He enjoyed playing pool and poker. His newest hobby was going to Dunkin Donuts and sitting at a slot machine where he could watch sports on TV.
He is survived by his Wife Polly Duran; daughter Michelle Rudolph; Stepson Joel Ferguson; stepdaughter Joann (Chuck) Lightner; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
1900 East 19th St., Cheyenne, WY 82001
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