Martha L. Duran

DURAN- Martha L. Duran, 79, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, was called home to our Lord and Savior on Monday, September 27, 2010, with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Duran was born on December 15, 1930 to Miguel and Cidelia (Estrada) Baca of Denver. The family moved to Albuquerque when she was a toddler. Mrs. Duran was a very dedicated member of Second Presbyterian Church and was a member of the choir, served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher, and most recently as an Elder. Mrs. Duran was married to John B. Duran for 38 years. She retired from Albuquerque Public Schools in 1992. During her retirement, she worked as a caregiver in people’s homes. In her spare time she enjoyed traveling. Mrs. Duran was very outgoing and very giving of her time and talents. She was very creative with her sewing and quilting abilities. She could design new sewing creations and repair and altar clothing, as well. Mrs. Duran was an excellent cook. She is preceded in death by her husband, John B. Duran; parents, Miguel and Cidelia Baca; son, Jerome Duran; and brother, Roberto “Bobby” Baca. She is survived by her sons, David Duran of Santa Fe, NM, Mark A. Duran and his wife, Sese, of Haleiwa, HI, and James T. Duran and his wife, Denise, of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Joseph, Dominic, Paul, Aaron, Michael, Valerie, Nicholas, and Joshua Duran; a great-granddaughter, Alyssa; brother, Noel M. Baca and his wife, Teeter; daughter-in-law, Tina Gallegos; as well as many lifelong friends. A Viewing and Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, September 29, in the Palm Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services, 1100 Coal Ave SE. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 30, at Second Presbyterian Church, 812 Edith Blvd NE, with Rev. Jaime Quinones and Rev. Robert Woodruff presiding. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 812 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800