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Thomas “Tommy” Duran was born on Feb. 14, 1966, and raised in Winslow. He passed away on Sept. 4, in Winslow surrounded by his family.
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Holy Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m., on Friday, Sept. 13, at Madre de Dios Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial to follow in Desert View Cemetery.
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While in high school he worked as a lifeguard and taught youth swimming lessons. He graduated from Winslow High School in 1984. After graduation, he attended Wyoming Tech Institute, learning auto paint and body work. In 1986 he enlisted in the US Marine Corps. While in the Marines he was a member of the 3rd Marine Air Wing. In 1990 he was deployed to the Middle East for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, where he served for its entirety. In 1994 he was discharged from the Marine Corps and began working for BNSF Railway.
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While at BNSF, he promoted to locomotive engineer and did this for many years before becoming ill. Tommy was known for his strong work ethic, fabulous sense of humor and kind heart. He loved being with family and friends, hosting pool parties and barbecues. He will be deeply missed.
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Tommy is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Duran and his grandparents. He is survived by his son, Nicky Duran of Winslow; mother, Hope Duran of Winslow; and brothers, Solomon (Karen) Duran of Flagstaff and Herbie (Kristin) Duran of Tempe.
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