DURAN, PAUL P. "RANGO"
Age 90, a resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, December 22, 2011 at home, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He is survived by daughters, Paulina Duran, Monica Bodle, Diana Day all of Albuquerque, NM and two sons, Walter Duran of Oregon and Larry Duran of New York. Paul is also survived by one sister, Loria Maxwell of Wisconsin and by four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Paul Duran was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Anita; one grandson, Jason; father, Selso G. Duran; mother, Monica Duran and his three brothers. He was a member of and served as an usher for Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Paul served his country proudly in the United States Army during WWII in the 71st Infantry Division as a forward artillery observer in the European Theater. He was a Justice of the Peace for Bernalillo County and a Bailiff for the Bernalillo District Court system and also worked for the United States Postal service, as a Letter Carrier. Rosary will be recited Friday, December 23, 2011, 7:00 p.m. at French Lomas Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 24, 2011, 8:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, with Monsignor Francis X. Eggert, Celebrant. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers are Matthew Bodle, Nash Day, Justin Duran, Reyes Gurule, John Montoya, Lawrence Segura; and Honorary Pallbearer Jason Paul Duran.