Manuel Duran Sr., 71, of Dorchester, TX passed away November 26, 2008 at his home. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, November 29th at 11:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Father Jeremy Myers will officiate and Deacon Thomas Avila will assist. Burial will follow at Akers Cemetery.



Manuel was born September 12, 1937 in Lubbock, TX to Marcus Duran and Margret Martinez Duran. He grew up in Ida Lou, TX.

Manuel was preceded in death by his son Michael Jerome Duran, Feb. 2, 1973,-Aug 11, 2007.

He is survived by wife Jane Vasquez Duran and his children: Teresa Duran Lopez & husband Noe, Dorothy Duran Gallegos & husband Concepcion, Manuel Duran Jr., Rebecca Duran Denison & husband Doyle, James Duran & wife Colleen, Donna Duran Waide, Gilbert Duran, Gabriel Duran & wife Crystal and Laura Huff Duran, daughter in law. Manuel is survived by 20 grandchildren as well as his brothers Ronnie and Johnny Duran, sisters Mary Ramos, and Annie Alvarado.

A Rosary will be recited Friday, November 28th at 6:00 pm at the Waldo Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon John LeBlanc officiating. A visitation will follow from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

The online register may be signed at www.waldofuneralhome.com.

The Family would like to thank everyone for their acts of kindness and prayers during their difficult time.