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Edward "Eddie" Duran
January 21st, 1960 - January 24th, 2024
January 21st, 1960 - January 24th, 2024
DURAN, Edward “Eddie” Eugene
Eddie Duran was born on January 21, 1960, and passed into the fullness of everlasting life on January 24, 2024. A proud and lifelong Santa Fean, Eddie graduated in the class of 1978 from Santa Fe High. In September of 1983 he married the love of his life, Karen Vigil, with whom he went on to build a wonderful family and numerous friendships. Eddie served his community as Captain and Battalion Chief with the Santa Fe Fire Department, his origins as a Fire Fighter/EMT Paramedic, retiring in 2005 after 22 1/2 years of service. After retiring, he served for 7 years as Nurse Coordinator with Santo Niño Regional Catholic School. Suffice it to say, Eddie never really retired, as he continued to do various jobs, big and small, for friends and family wherever there was a need. Eddie loved people and was always ready to put a smile on their faces by telling a joke or two, no matter if it was good or bad. However, there is no one that he loved more, nor was there anyone that he was prouder of than his own family. Eddie is survived by his mother, Mary Ruth, his beloved wife Karen, his two daughters, Amy Vigil-Pecherski, and her husband, James, Jacqueline Kate Crespin, and her husband, Justin, one son Kenneth Lucas Duran, and his partner, Mark Childers, his “adopted son,” Happy Johnson, 5 grandchildren, Lucas James Pecherski, Mason Alexander Pecherski, Athena Taylor Pecherski, Mariah Kate Johnson, Hailey Lailani Johnson, Sebastian Reyes Crespin, and his fur grand-baby Isaiah. Eddie is preceded in death by his father, Frank Duran, and grandson, Evan Kaspor Pecherski. Services are planned for Wednesday, February 21st, at The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, 131 Cathedral Place. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Committal will follow immediately after at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens, 417 Rodeo Road. A reception, in celebration of Eddie’s life, will be held following the Committal in the La Terraza Room at La Fonda on the Plaza, 100 East San Francisco Street. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Santo Niño Regional Catholic School.
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Annette Rivera-Legits
I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Eddie at Santo Nino. He was always making me laugh and I know how much he loved his job and cared for the children. My husband, Anthony and our son send our prayers to Eddie's Family.
Patsy Romero
On behalf of all of us who work and or worked at Santa Maria El Mirador where Eddie worked as our facility manager for many years we extend out heartfelt condolences to Karen and the entire Duran family. All of us were blessed to have Eddie in our lives he was so very special and we will miss him. Rest in peace my dear friend.
David Martinez
My sincere condolences to the entire Duran family. I am deeply saddened by his death. Back in the days of the College of Santa Fe we became very good friends and kept in touch throughout the times I visited Santa Fe. We ran into each other a couple of years ago at Tomas and just could not stop looking at each other and talked for such a great while. I just can’t believe that he’s gone. I will surely miss him and our College Days! David Martinez Salt Lake City
Jamie Coleman
My deepest condolences to you and your family Karen! I worked with Eddie at SMEM for several years. He always had a joke or two to tell and he always shared how the family he loved so much was doing! I was fortunate enough to see Eddie for one last time in December. He just happened to stop by the office and we talked old times and family! I look back now and I am so glad I was given this one last opportunity to visit with him. I left it with Eddie with me saying to him "Don't be a stranger"! I look back now and this was a blessing from God to make this last connection with Eddie. He was happy and this is how I will remember him always!
Shelley And Suzanne Morey-Sloan
Eddie was such a kind and cheerful and gracious person, full of life. He and Karen genuinely welcomed us to the neighborhood, and he was always ready to lend a helping hand. We miss him greatly and will always remember his smile.
Julie Berman
I was very saddened to learn of Eddie's passing. Many many years ago I worked for the City both in HR and in different other capacities. I met Eddie when he was in the Fire service and what a gem. His smile was infectious and his kindness was ever-present. My condolences to his family and his friends who are now dealing with the grief of losing his physical presence.
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