Raymond R

Duran

We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Raymond R Duran Sr. He was a loving husband, father, father in law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Born in Nebraska to Henry and Maria Duran, he was brought to California as an infant. He attended local schools and started his career at the local cannery, where he worked for over 30 years. There, he met the love of his life, Dolores Rivera, and they married in February 1964. Together, they raised their children, Angelica and Ray Jr.

Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Dolores Duran: daughter, Angelica (Lazaro), son Raymond Jr (Yolanda); granddaughters Crystal Garcia (Dario), Veronica Camacho (Matthew), Erika Limon, Victoria Duran and Samantha Duran; great grandchildren, Dario Jr, Destiny, Delaney,  Damian, Mia, Ezra, Alexandra, Layne; siblings, Isabel Vasquez, Sadie Canez and Mary Soto. Along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Raymond was preceded in death by parents Henry "Poppy" and Maria "Mommy" Duran; siblings Jenny Lucas, Mildred Luna, Marsha Roque, Phillip Duran, Kenneth Duran, Henry Duran Jr., Isidro Duran. Numerous nieces and nephews.

His legacy will continue to flourish through his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who filled him with immense pride. They were the sparkle in his eyes. He will be dearly missed.