Roger Lawrence Duran

Roger Duran AKA "Goie", was born in Trinidad Colorado, He passed away on January 20, 2022, after battling COVID and many other medical issues. Roger was born to Christopher and Georgia Duran on June 01, 1946. Roger was the 2nd to the oldest of 7 children. The family later moved to Denver Colorado in the Swansea Neighborhood where he was raised. Roger at the age of 17 joined the Job Corp. When he got out of the Job Corp he got his first job at the packing house in the meat department. He later became a father to his only daughter Lynn. Roger loved to box and teach the neighborhood kids. He was nicknamed "Roger Dodger" because of his skills. He had a saying, "I'll box your ears", he would tell us kids this when we got in trouble. He was the most kindhearted man and would give you the shirt off his back or his last dollar. Roger was a very strong man who overcame many obstacles in his life and never felt sorry for himself. He always had a joke and a smile for anyone he came across. Roger was surrounded by women anywhere he went because of his personality and flirtatious vibe. Roger was a devoted Baptist and a big Denver Bronco fan, He loved going fishing with his best friend Harry Polk. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Alex Duran and Nephew Johnny Duran. Roger was survived by two sisters and three brothers. Barbara Polk (Harry) Christine Duran, Roy "Dennis" Duran, Anthony Duran (Sonja), James Duran (Mary), and daughter Lynn Terrones-Aguilar, seven grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Roger also had numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cemetery Details Mount Olivet Cemetery 12801 W. 44th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Loading map Previous Events The Viewing & Formal Greeting of the Family FEB 12. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (MT) Romero Funeral Home ~ Chapel of Remembrance 15150 E. Iliff Avenue Aurora, CO 80014 http://romerofuneralhome.com Funeral Service FEB 12. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MT) Romero Funeral Home ~ Chapel of Remembrance 15150 E. Iliff Avenue Aurora, CO 80014 http://romerofuneralhome.com Final Viewing FEB 12. 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (MT) Romero Funeral Home ~ Chapel of Remembrance 15150 E. Iliff Avenue Aurora, CO 80014 http://romerofuneralhome.com