Peter S. Duran

Sunrise 1932 – Sunset 2021 - Kersey/Greeley, CO.

On June 20, 1997, Pete married the love of his life, Delilah Perez. They lived a beautiful and wonderful life together.

Pete grew up in Greeley with amazing friends and family and is where he received his education. When Pete was 18, he joined the Navy and served during the Korean War on the USS Sitkoh Bay. Pete, along with his friend Manuel Sisneros, partnered together for 35 years at Dumar Contractors where he eventually retired at age 75.

His favorite place to be was with his wife, Delilah. They enjoyed going on adventures and traveling together with close friends Manuel and his wife, Bonnie. When not traveling, Pete liked to play golf, read world history, fish, and work in his yard and on their home. He led his life by faith and love in the Lord. He could always be found befriending someone, laughing, talking, or just listening. He was an extraordinary man and cherished by all those who had the privilege to meet him.

He was most proud of his family and loved to spend time with them and friends. He will always be with us through the countless memories and stories shared and created by him. His examples of love, compassion, understanding, and kindness will forever remain in each one of us.

Pete is survived by his wife Delilah Duran; Children Della and Tony Ortiz; Carla and Oscar Ortiz; Nathan A. Perez; Shawna and Gerardo Midence; Jill and Tony Diederich; Diane Duran-Montoya and Pres Montoya; brother Rudy; sisters Grace, Rebecca, Edith; Grandchildren Danielle, Stephanie, Matthew, Jacob, Aspen, Aiden, Alexandria, Francisco, Francesca, and Garret; and 10 great grandchildren.

Pete is preceded in death by his parents Pedro and Adelina (Torrez) Duran, and sister Naomi.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the First Assembly of God, 3000 16th Street, Greeley, Colorado at 2:00 pm.

“Therefore, you too have grief now, but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy away from you. God is our refuge and strength.”