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Susan Banks-Duran, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Thursday, December 3, 1998, following a lifelong battle with diabetes. She is survived by her husband, Jim Duran of Albuquerque; brother, Peter Banks and sister-in-law, Ann Banks of Gloucester, MA; sons, Jeff and daughter-in-law, April of Denver, CO and Michael and daughter-in-law, Diane of Albuquerque; step-son, Tom of Santa Fe; niece, Pam; and nephews, Deaken and Lansing Banks, all of Gloucester, MA. She was preceded in death by parents, Sara N. and Neill K. Banks. Susan was born August 4, 1941 in Palmerton, PA. Susan was the former owner/operator of The Birdwatcher Boutique in Albuquerque's Old Town and also had pursued careers as a department store manager and realtor. She was known for her strength and courage throughout all of the year she struggled with diabetes, and for the inspiration she provided for others. A Memorial service will be Monday, 7:30 p.m., at St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, 1815 Las Lomas Road NE, with Father Jack Riesling of Dubuque, IA, a close friend of the family, officiating. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Lovelace Medical Center, attention Kidney Dialysis Unit, 5400 Gibson Blvd. SE 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.
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