Ventura Duran Jr. Obituary
We bid farewell to Ventura Duran Jr. of Rock Falls, Illinois, born in El Paso, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 12, 2024 at the age of 80. Ventura touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ventura Duran Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ventura Duran and Agustina Duran (Perez); his siblings, Tomasa Castaneda, Jose Duran, Jesus Duran and Mary E. Bennett; and his children, Catherine "Cat" Sewell and Joseph T. Duran.
He is survived by: his son Jesse "Chuy" Duran; his granddaughters, Justine (Anthony Montiel), Cecily, Cydney, Cymone, Cienna Sewell, Kassandra Jones (Tucker), Emmalee Nova (Eduardo) and Jessica Duran; his children-in-law, William Sewell and Kathryn Duran; his great grandchildren, Ezequil, Isabella, Meila, Sage and Melanie; his sister Juanita Duran (Frank Catalina); and his close friend Tammy Baldwin.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a toy item for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots, or donation for tuition assistance to Newman Central Catholic High School.
