Pete Anthony Duran

Pete Anthony Duran, age 40, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Pete was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on February 12, 1983, to Pete Duran and Sharon Norris. He graduated from Wayne High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He served honorably in the United States Air Force (active duty) for 4 years, and afterward, served in the reserves for 9 years. He married Nitalya Updike on August 23, 2003, and they had 2 daughters. Pete enjoyed working out, collecting sports cards, and shopping (especially at Hobby Lobby and Goodwill). He liked to watch AGT videos over and over on YouTube. He loved to spend time with his wife and daughters, going to Dave and Busters, Cedar Point, or simply hanging out at home with them. His family will truly miss his presence.

Pete is survived by his wife of over 20 years, Nitalya Duran; his daughters, Emily and Kaylee Duran; father, Pete (Sarah) Duran; brother, Andy Duran; half-sisters, Lori (Jeff) Franke and Lupita (Lorenzo) Lazcano; and in-laws, Mike and Patty Updike.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Norris, and his grandmother, Helen O'Neal.

A time of visitation for Pete will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home & Cemetery, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, Indiana 46902, followed by a funeral service with military rites at 6:00 PM.

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