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for Joe Durr
Jose(Nano) Gonzales
July 7, 2014
My condolences go out to the Durr family. My fond memories of Joe was at Our Lady of Guadalupe school. I was in boy scouts and the exployers with him. He was also my science teacher and was our coach for the Ramblers at O.L.O.G. He was a good mentor and teacher and always cared for the kids. May you rest in peace coach.
Penny Montoya Kocol
June 28, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Durr Family....
Pamela Montoya Smith
June 28, 2014
I have talked to Joe for the past couple of years through a weekly email ever since my Dad, Bennie Montoya, passed away. Joe and Daddy would communicate each week but when Dad died, Joe and I started our emails. He called me his little sister in Florida. I hadn't heard from him in a while and I knew in my heart that he had passed away but, not wanting to confirm it, I did not email him. Our last email was me crying to him about his cancer returning. He told me all would be well. I will miss our weekly talks. I know my heart is crying, but I also know he is in a much better place. He worked so hard to keep everything working and in good shape. Now he can watch from above as his legacy continues. Please accept my deepest condolences. I will truly miss him.
Michael and Susan Varela
June 26, 2014
Joe was such a great person, hard working, fun loving, an all around great guy! He will be missed by so many people, like us who were lucky to know him in life.
Our heartfelt condolences to Irene and family...Harold and Ernie.
Michael and Susan Varela
Sonny Valdez
June 24, 2014
To Irene and the family Durr. Sorry to here about Joe. He was like an older brother to me as well as my boss. He always reminded me of being back at school with the brothers. He will be missed.
Mark & Nora Lovato
June 24, 2014
To Irene and all you family, we offer our sincere condolences and will keep you in our prayers. We will certainly miss Joe at the 8:00 AM mass every Sunday. God Bless All of You
David, Vanessa and Lucas Coriz
June 24, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Larry Quintana and family
June 24, 2014
Joe was a wonderful person. I knew Joe through Boy Scouts, and remained friends with him and his brothers. I will always have fond memories of him, as we were growing up. Our deepest condolences are with the Durr family during this time. May God be with you!
Margaret (Doug) Bustos Acton
June 24, 2014
I knew Joe Durr as a child learning how to swim. Later, I had the pleasure to work with him at the Parks and Recreation Department, and finally as his Office Manager when he was Parks and Recreation Department Head. He was a truly caring person. He was always the first one to help anyone who was in need. Joe Durr and the Elks helped me and the Santa Fe Jaycees send a local infant to St. Jude Hospital in Memphis Tennessee. Today, that infant is a successful adult. Joe Durr, you were the BEST! Fly high with the Angels In Heaven!
Ricardo Roybal
June 24, 2014
Joe, you are my friend. Thank you for being part of my life.
Mark Jordan
June 23, 2014
Joe was my first boss at the Santa Fe City Pools. What a great guy and mentor. He will be missed. My condolences to Irene and the whole Durr family. He was one in a million!
Ted Gutierrez
June 23, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Durr family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Gregg Gonzales
June 23, 2014
Joe Durr was a very gentle and kind person. I worked with him at the swimming pools and enjoyed his friendship and guidance. The best boss I ever had. My condolences to the Durr family.
June 23, 2014
Our prayers are with the Durr family during this time. I worked with Joe at the City In Law Enforcement and the Adminstration
Ray and Irene Catanach
Yolanda Pacheco
June 22, 2014
We were very sad and surprised to hear about the death of our beloved friend Joe Durr. It seems like yesterday when we (Ernie and Joe) attended SMHS and graduated in '59, and taught Yolanda at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Joe and his family will always be remembered in our hearts and prayers. Ernie Sanchez and Yolanda Pacheco
Babs Rochford Brunette
June 22, 2014
Working at the old swimming pool was my first real job and I was lucky to have Joe Durr as my boss. Joe expected us to do our work, but he was always fair and kind. We were truly blessed to have such a good man to lead us. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Mary Ann Flores
June 22, 2014
Margaret, Ernie and the rest of the Durr Family my deepest condolences on your loss.... Gods Blessings to you...
June 22, 2014
Joe Durr will always be remembered as my first and best boss. Great memories of spending time with him. Thanks Joe!
Tim Jordan
June 22, 2014
Joe was a good friend and fellow classmate of St. Mikes "1959" He was one
of our "Fifty Niners" Joe will be greatly missed by us and all his friends. Morris and Louise Apodaca
June 21, 2014
My deepest condolences go to Irene and family. Joe was an awesome person who had much empathy for his fellow man.
Michael Vialpando
Phoenix AZ
June 21, 2014
My deepest condolences go to Irene and family. Joe was an awesome person who had much empathy for others.
Anthony Gonzales
June 21, 2014
Irene and family,
Our lives were just a bit brighter with Joe and now, just more pale without him…We wish you the best and send our deepest sympathies.
The Gonzales Family, Colorado
Steven Gillette
June 21, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Durr family. I lived just up the street and Joe always had a friendly smile and wave as I would drive by and he and my Father knew each other. Rest in peace Joe.
Rita Martinez-Purson
June 20, 2014
Dear Mary Irene, Joe, Mary Jo and Sabrina,
Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you. Joe was one of the finest and kindest men I ever knew. He blessed so many of us with his grace and goodness. Jack and I feel certain he is resting in God's kingdom now and looking out for you, who he loved so dearly. We know he adored you Mary and was very proud of his children. May God's blessings and peace be with all of you.
MARK AND VANESSA ANGEL
June 20, 2014
JOE WAS LIKE A FATHER TO EVERYONE WHO WORKED AT THE POOLS. HE WAS TRUELY A GREAT MAN AND THE BEST BOSS! GOD BLESS THE DURR FAMILY
Julie Berman
June 20, 2014
Having been a colleague of Joe's at the City and then being a work out buddy at the Center for Living Well, I came to know Joe as a gentle man and a kind and caring soul. When I saw him at the Cancer Center recently he told me of his diagnosis, and I am saddened that he has departed the life that he so loved. My condolences to the entire family and may you find the strength to hold each other up during these days of immense grieving.
Stuart Hamilton
June 20, 2014
Joe Durr was AWESOME. A great man in Santa Fe that touched so many lives. Best boss I ever had!! Our condolences to Mrs. Durr, Joe, Mary Jo and Sabrina from the Hamilton family.
Fermin Abeyta Jr.
June 20, 2014
To the Joe Durr family: Please accept sincere & heartfelt condolences over Joe's passing. Joe and I were classmates & friends since 1955 attending SMHS. Over the years life carried us over different paths & the last time I saw Joe was 2009 for our 50th HS reunion but I always knew I had a friend in SFe so vaya con Dios amigo y caballero. Los Abeyta Fermin Jr. & Lorraine
June 20, 2014
My deepest sympathy to all grieving over the loss of a wonderful man. Your cousin, Eddy Downing
Orlando Vieira
June 20, 2014
My sympathies to the Durr family on Joe's passing. He was my Boy Scout leader way back when. The patience of a saint with all the boys under his care. We have lost another good one in Santa Fe.
Tom Dillon
June 20, 2014
Joe was such a nice man. Knew him from Knights of Columbus and also the gym at the hospital. He will be missed.
June 20, 2014
Joe, my long time friend was always there to make things better for all. God Bless Joe's family.
Raymond Vigil
Amy Bonal
June 20, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to the Durr family. Hugs to you all.
June 19, 2014
So sorry...
Tony Martinez and Family
June 19, 2014
Irene, Joe, Mary Jo and Bri - You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Fond memories of Joe and all of you!
June 19, 2014
joe was a blessing, he made this world better. I well miss him. Jan #26
Tom Padilla
June 19, 2014
Irene & family,
I am saddened by the news of Joe's passing..., please accept my heartfelt condolences.
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