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Obituary for DURAN


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday October 23, 2014

DURAN, MARY LOU age 66, a resident of Albuquerque, was called home by Our Heavenly Father, Saturday, October, 18, 2014. Mary Lou is survived by her beloved husband of forty-three years, Robert; her sons, Eric Duran and wife, Jeanette, Mark A. Duran and Fiancee, Arbenly; grandchildren, Jasmine, Gabriel, Matteo, Isabella and Gianni; sisters, Mary Ann Saavedra, Minelba Abeyta, and Beatrice Saavedra; brother, Chris Montoya and wife, Darlene; her aunt, Maria Miller; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her son, Eugene; parents, Jose and Maria Montoya; brothers, Rosenaldo and Joe; and her granddaughter, Nora. Mary Lou died in Tucson, AZ of complications of a five and a half year double lung transplant. Many thanks to her Medical Team at UMC Hospital, Tucson and the many friends that became our family in Tucson. A special thank you to her organ donor family for their special gift. The family requests that donations be made to Unity for Life, Tucson, AZ. Visitation will be Friday, October 24, 2014 from 5:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Shrine of the Little Flower, Parish of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Catholic Church, 3424 4th St. NW with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at the Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Father Vincent Chavez, presider. Pallbearers will be Matteo Duran, Gabriel Duran, Martin Montoya, Marty Saavedra, Kevin Molina and Edward Alderete. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861


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