Phyllis Duran

Phyllis Maureen Duran, 60 of Pecos took her last breath on December 30th of 2021 at St. Vincent's Hospital.

The rosary services will be recited on Friday, January 7th at 4pm (visitation starting at 3pm). Her mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 8th at 10am at St Anthony's Catholic Church in Pecos. 

Phyllis was a beautiful person inside and out. She would go without, just so others could have. She worked as a secretary at Pecos Elementary School for 25 years. Phyllis would help everyone in need whether it was cooking a beautiful meal, baking a cake, giving a gift, or helping babysit children. 

Phyllis preceded in death by her adopted parents Prudencio and Romana Quintana, her mother Elsie Lopez, her brother Adrian Quintana Sr., and her aunt Maxine Martinez. 

Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, Steve Duran of 32 years, her daughter Michelle Martinez (George), Natalie, her stepson Albert Duran (Crystal). Her six grandchildren Noah, Brooke, Michael, Malachi, Matthias and Madiah, whom she greatly adored. Her sisters Irma Whittington (Sam), Elaine Varela (Melvin), Brenda Jo Duran (Eddie Roy), Rosie Quintana and Amy DeHerrera (Henry). A host of friends, family members, nephews, nieces, cousins, including Orlando who had a special place in her heart.

Her smile, laugh and generous heart will be deeply missed but never forgotten.