1949
Robert
2017
Robert Lee Duran
May 11, 1949 — September 22, 2017
Bloomfield, NM
Robert "Bobby" Lee Duran
May 11, 1949 - September 22, 2017
"One morning I shot an elephant, in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas I'll never know." -Groucho Marx Robert "Bobby" Lee Duran, 68, went to meet his heavenly father on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Farmington. Bobby was born in his family home in Ortiz, CO on May 11, 1949 to Edith and Philemon Jiron. Bobby was raised on his grandfather's ranch. Later, Bobby attended Trinidad State Junior College and Adams State University in Alamosa, CO where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in world history. While in Alamosa Bobby owned his own business where he met Denise Mason in 1978. Bobby and Denise were married January 15, 1985 in Alamosa, where they started a family and moved to Bloomfield, NM in 1997.
For fourteen years Bobby worked and retired from The Daily Times in Farmington, NM. Bobby spent his life making all those around him laugh and thoughtfully reflect upon life and the world around them. Bobby was a die-hard Broncos fan and a lover of music and classic movies. Family meant the world to him. Bobby is preceded in death by his role models, Johnny Carson, Groucho Marx and Carey Grant; mother, Edith Duran Jiron; father, Phil Jiron and stepmother, Dorothy Jiron; sister, Edith Jiron and grandparents, Marcos Duran and Elvisia Gonzales. Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Denise Duran; son, Marc Duran; daughter, Nicole Duran-Jones; daughter-in-law, Tamra Duran; son-in-law, Nick Jones; grandchildren, Caleb "good lookin grand kid" Duran, Christopher "good lookin grand kid" Duran, Faith "the say hey kid" Shelton, Gabriella "the squisher" Duran and Emma "the glass eater" Jones; brother Larry Jiron and family, as well as all those he made laugh. Bobby's sense of humor, intelligent wit and good looks will be missed by all who knew him. There will be a rosary recited at 7:00pm tonight, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington, 404 W. Arrington St. A Memorial Service will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington with Deacon Garcia officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 pm on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Linn Grove Cemetery, 1700 Cedar Ave., Greeley, CO.
Bobby's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel Farmington, 404 W. Arrington St., 505-321-5142. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com
Robert "Bobby" Lee Duran
May 11, 1949 - September 22, 2017
"One morning I shot an elephant, in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas I'll never know." -Groucho Marx Robert "Bobby" Lee Duran, 68, went to meet his heavenly father on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Farmington. Bobby was born in his family home in Ortiz, CO on May 11, 1949 to Edith and Philemon Jiron. Bobby was raised on his grandfather's ranch. Later, Bobby attended Trinidad State Junior College and Adams State University in Alamosa, CO where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in world history. While in Alamosa Bobby owned his own business where he met Denise Mason in 1978. Bobby and Denise were married January 15, 1985 in Alamosa, where they started a family and moved to Bloomfield, NM in 1997.
For fourteen years Bobby worked and retired from The Daily Times in Farmington, NM. Bobby spent his life making all those around him laugh and thoughtfully reflect upon life and the world around them. Bobby was a die-hard Broncos fan and a lover of music and classic movies. Family meant the world to him. Bobby is preceded in death by his role models, Johnny Carson, Groucho Marx and Carey Grant; mother, Edith Duran Jiron; father, Phil Jiron and stepmother, Dorothy Jiron; sister, Edith Jiron and grandparents, Marcos Duran and Elvisia Gonzales. Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Denise Duran; son, Marc Duran; daughter, Nicole Duran-Jones; daughter-in-law, Tamra Duran; son-in-law, Nick Jones; grandchildren, Caleb "good lookin grand kid" Duran, Christopher "good lookin grand kid" Duran, Faith "the say hey kid" Shelton, Gabriella "the squisher" Duran and Emma "the glass eater" Jones; brother Larry Jiron and family, as well as all those he made laugh. Bobby's sense of humor, intelligent wit and good looks will be missed by all who knew him. There will be a rosary recited at 7:00pm tonight, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington, 404 W. Arrington St. A Memorial Service will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington with Deacon Garcia officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 pm on Friday, September 29, 2017 at Linn Grove Cemetery, 1700 Cedar Ave., Greeley, CO.
Bobby's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel Farmington, 404 W. Arrington St., 505-321-5142. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com
Service Details
Thursday, September 28th, 2017 1:00pm, Cope Memorial Chapel - Farmington
Interment Details
Linn Grove Cemetery
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