Romeo resident Johnny Leroy Duran was called home on March 23rd, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Johnny was born in San Antonio, Colorado on June 28, 1952 to Pauliine Duran. Johnny was raised by his grandparents Augustin and Lucia Duran.  After attending Antonio High School he married the love of his life Marcella Lopez Duran on February 14, 1974. From this union, they had three beautiful children.

Johnny worked at Harborlite Mining Company holding different positions in his 38 years with the company. He was part of the Romeo Fire Department and Search and Rescue for many years.  Johnny was a family man.  He enjoyed taking them camping and fishing.  Johnny would lend a helping hand whenever needed, and was always joking around. He loved his family and friends dearly and will be forever missed by those who knew him.

Johnny is survived by his wife Marcella of Romeo, CO; his children Pauline (Phillip) Martinez of Alamosa, CO; Julie (Josh) Baroz of Romeo, CO; his brothers Paul (Angie) Duran of Antonito, CO; and Ross (Wilma) Duran of Antonito, CO.  His Grandchildren Tommy, Natasha, Estrella, Helena, Delacroix, Sky, Angelo; great-grandchildren Ezephial, Louis, Ivan, Catalina, Sophia.  

Johnny is preceded in death by his mom Pauline Duran and his son Johnny Duran, Jr.  

The rosary will be held on Thursday, March 30th at 10:30 am followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am. at Our Lady of the Valley Church in La Jara. Interment will take place at Los Cerritos Cemetery after the funeral service.  

Romero Valley Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.