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Lee Duran, 86, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, and a former resident of Las Vegas, NM, died Wednesday, February 16, 2000. He is survived by his wife, Hope Duran of the family home; stepson, Robert Teller and wife, Robin; grandchildren, Stephen Teller and Ellesse Teller, all of Los Alamos; sister, Josie Romero of Las Vegas; and brother, Manuel Duran and wife, Mary of Albuquerque. Mr. Duran served in the US Army during World War II, in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and France. He was discharged after having been injured, and was awarded the Purple Heart. In 1975, he was awarded the Most Outstanding Handicapped Employee at Kirtland Air Force Base. Mr. Duran was a lifetime member of D.A.V. Rosary will be recited Friday, 5:30 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University NE, with Deacon Manuel Montoya reciting. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, 10:00 a.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Church, 300 Mildred Ave. NW, with Father John Plans, S.F., Celebrant. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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