Ricardo Carrasco Duran

Funeral Home Obituary (With Military Honors)

Ricardo Carrasco Duran, age 69 of El Paso Texas, passed away on February 11th 2026.

Ricardo was born on October 5th 1956 in El Paso Texas. He proudly served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. His service to our country will be honored and remembered with gratitude. His Religious background was Catholicism. He believed in our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. He would say to repent & have the faith, Jesus is coming. Be Chipper! He loved all His Babies! Ricardo loved to cook homemade meals, loved to gather with family & friends at the grill, He enjoyed brisket, ribeyes, porterhouse steaks & another favorite 3 piece tenders from Popeyes! He had a sweet tooth for chocolate covered cherries & strawberry ice cream. Ricardo loved to drive Semi trucks and taught his younger siblings, kids & grandkids to drive. He had an immense passion for the road. He embraced the journey and viewed it as a form of sacred. In His words, “I can’t wait to be On The Road Again!” His community involvement was delivering loads of goods. Our Dad was known on the road as “Ricky Rocket,” that was a trucker through and through. He took great pride in his work and had a reputation for getting his loads delivered on time, every time. Fast, dependable, and always pushing forward. The open highway was his second home, and he drove it with determination, skill, and heart.

Ricardo is survived by Wife Maria Alicia Duran Lara & 2 daughters Christine Duran (Steve Stanley) & Catherine Duran (Miguel Reyes)

13 Grandchildren:

Annel Sulest Greer (Joe) Cook, Ricardo (Lexi) Greer, Jessie Greer Jr. Angel (Sariah) Greer, Van (Liz) Stanley, Randy Pike Stanley, Aurora Eve Stanley, Trinity Duran Stanley, Jesus Enrique (Gloria) Gomez, Iyda Michelle Reyes, Miguel Domitilo Reyes Jr., Manny Arturo Reyes & Iris Marie Reyes.

7 Great Grandchildren:

Dawson Cook, Genesis ileasa Cook, Damien Bryce Stanley, Jasper Levi Stanley, Essence Spirit Cook, River Lynn Greer & Rita Amelia Gomez

11 Siblings:

Auturo Duran (Helen), Alicia Nelson (Roy), Jose Duran (Martha), Guillermo Duran (Alicia), Pedro Duran (Laura), Maria Calderon (Andres), Conrado Duran, Guadalupe Duran, Juan Duran, Ramon Duran & Rojelio Duran

Acknowledging many nieces, nephews, cousins, family & friends.

He was preceded in death by His parents

Arturo H. Duran, Ernestina C. Duran,

Brother Roberto Duran, Nephew Roberto Duran, Issac Duran, & Niece Lillian L. Duran.

Funeral services & viewing will be held February 19th at 5-9pm. Sunset Funeral Home - Americas: 9521 North Loop Dr. 79907

Military honors will be rendered by the

United States Army Honor Guard.

Burial

February 20th 2026

9:30am

Fort Bliss National Cemetery

5200 Fred Wilson Ave. 79906

Special Note:

The family gratefully acknowledges the love, prayers, and support shown by family and friends. Your presence and encouragement have been a blessing during this difficult time.

Thank you!

“See you when we see you!”

We Love You Dad