This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marcenath Surnames: Duran, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newmexico.counties.donaana/4766/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Albert B. Duran, 64, of Las Cruces passed away August 29, 2010 after a struggle with cancer. He was born on May 14, 1946 to Robert and Mary Duran of Hatch New Mexico. He is survived by his two sons Albert Duran and James Duran. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sara Duran. He worked for the United States government for more than 30 years. His 30 years of government work included his military service, working in White Sands and other military installations around the world. He was the administrator for the Child Care center in White Sands, the Army Community Service (WSMR), and the superintendent of Child Care centers for the United States Army in Europe for the 21st Support Command based in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Albert was a combat veteran from the Vietnam War and received many awards for valor such as the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with bronze stars, FMF combat Insignia and Purple Heart. However, his greatest achievement was being a loving father. He was a soccer coach in Las Cruces for ten years. He coached the teams for his two sons, and when they had moved up to play in higher leagues, he never missed a game. He extended his kindness and knowledge to many of the youth around the Las Cruces area who played soccer. Cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be held for Albert Duran at 12 noon on Saturday, September 18, 2010. It will be at St. Genevieve's Church, 100 South Espina. Arrangements are with La Paz-Graham's Funeral Home. To send condolences go to www.lapaz-grahams.com Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on September 16, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.