Corina V. Duran

Corina V. Duran, 93, of Vadito passed away on February 05, 2006. Corina was a well known educator and lived a very active life following her retirement from the Penasco Schools. She was involved in the County 4-H program, sponsoring an exchange program with Japanese students. She undertook tax training with AARP and assisted the elderly with their taxes from 1979 to 1993. She was an active member with the Carmelitas Catholic Society of Rodarte. She was an avid gardener and crotchetier in her spare time. She will be missed dearly by her family, friends and community. She is preceded in death by husband, Roger L. Duran, son, Roger I. Duran, grandson, Luis Duran, parents, Benito and Maria Valdez, seven brothers and sisters, four sisters and brothers in law, in laws, Luis and Refugio Duran. She is survived by her daughter, Marie Lorraine Gallegos and husband Wilfred of Vadito, daughter in law, Nora Duran of Rodarte, grandchildren, Stella Sweeney (John), Josie Duran, Wilfred Gallegos, Anita Richards (Robert), Judy Merrill (Lance), John Duran, Carlos Gallegos (Kristine), sisters, Minnie Valdez, Estella Barreras (Mike), brothers, Juan Valentin Valdez (Lois) of Lancaster, CA, Gilbert Valdez of Vadito, Octaviano Valdez (Elvia) of Penasco, sister in law, Faby Romero (Eli) of Rodarte, brother in law, John Duran (Stella) of Butte Montana. Rosary was recited on February 07, 2006at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church in Penasco. Funeral mass was held on February 08, 2006 at San Antonio de Padua Church. Interment followed at Rodarte Cemetery.