Jason - Age 42 - Chimayo - Duran

Jason P. Duran, 42 a resident of Chimayo passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 20, 2013. Jason was preceded in death by his father, Jose E. Duran, Jr; nephew, Gary Duran, Jr.; brothers-in-law, Valentino E. Baca, Sr. and Jerry Gurule and niece, Nakita Garcia. Jason was an Española Valley Graduate from the class of 1988. Jason was also a U.S. Navy Veteran during Desert Storm serving aboard the U.S.S. America traveling the middle East, Spain, Italy, Abu- Dabi, Qatar, Turkey, London, and returning home after his 4 years of service. He joined the navy while employed at St. Vincent’s Hospital as a grounds keeper. Jason enjoyed riding his Harley and especially going to Sturgis, SD. He loved working on his Oldie, (50 Chevy) which he was restoring. He had a passion for building and painting model cars, his patience and talents made plenty. Mr. Duran is survived by his mother, Maria E. Duran; sisters, Sandra Martinez and husband Michael, JoAnne Baca, Doris Gurule and Nancy Garcia; brother, Gary Duran and special friend Genevieve Salazar; close niece, Tracy Baca; God-mother, Flora Montoya and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Jason had a big heart who shared his love with everyone he met, especially his family; he was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend who will be missed by all who knew him and loved him. A rosary will be held Tuesday June 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Chapel of Peace at DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday June 26, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at El Buen Pastor in Chimayo with burial to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be Noel Martinez, Adam DeAguero, Daryl Trujillo, Valentino Baca, Jr., Leonard Sandoval, Sr., Michael Martinez, Sr., Michael Martinez, Jr. and Anthony Garcia. The family of Jason P. Duran has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.\r\n \r\n

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