Paul M Duran

Beloved husband of 57 years to the late Juanita “Jennie” nee Fernandez; loving father of Sylvia (David) Arciga and Debbie Duran; dear brother of the late Eugene (late Rita), late Jack (late Lucy), and the late Antonio (Socorro); cherished Godfather and uncle; fond cousin and friend of many.

Paul was born on June 18, 1928 in Marceline, Missouri to Ignacio and Victoria nee Martinez. On September 5, 1964 he married the love of his life Jennie. They were married at St. Thomas of the Apostle Catholic Church in the Armourdale district in Kansas City, Kansas. Together they raised their two daughters Sylvia and Debbie.

He was a member of St. Basil Visitation Catholic Church in Chicago where he raised his daughters in the Catholic faith. He loved to travel back to Marceline and Kansas City to visit his dear family. Attending church events and dances were some of his favorite pastimes. Paul was a man of faith, praying especially to St. Jude. He was known for lighting church candles for all his family members in need. It was common practice for Paul to light many candles at a time. Please pray for him to St. Jude for Eternal Life.

Funeral Services on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at St. Basil Visitation Catholic Church, 843 West Garfield Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois. Family and friends will gather for a visitation from 10:00 am until the time of mass at 11:00 am. For the more info. call 773-586-7900 or www.ridgefh.com.

Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2023 at the McGilley & Frye Funeral Home 105 East Loula Street Olathe, Kansas. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m.during the visitation. Entombment Saturday morning, June 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum 1150 North 38th Street Kansas City, Kansas. Uncle Paul served his country honorably, He will be laid to rest with Military Honors provided by the United States Army Military Honors Team.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridgefh.com for the Duran family.