In Loving Memory of

Bernie Clarence Duran, Jr

June 26, 1955 - August 9, 2025

Bernie Clarence Duran, Jr, 70, of Bernalillo, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025, after a hard fought battle with cancer.

He is preceded in death by his father, Bernabe Duran, as well as other extended family. He is survived by his wife, Juanita; son, Robert Scott and wife Kryss; grandsons, Andrew (Hope) and Zachary; as well as his mother, Viola; sister, Linda; brother, Clifford (Judy); brother, Ronald (Juliet); sister, Donna (Johnathan); and many nieces/nephews, aunts/uncles, cousins, and friends.

Bernie was born and raised in Placitas, NM and spent his adult years close by in Bernalillo. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He cherished these roles and excelled in each. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

He had great pride in his fulfilling and exciting career with the FBI, spanning more than three decades. Upon retirement, he enjoyed visiting family, friends and working in his yard and garden. He continued his professional connections as the Treasurer of the New Mexico Society of FBI Alumni. He enjoyed hosting parties with family/friends, good food, fun, music and dancing. From his infectious laugh to all-encompassing friendship, to know him was to love him.

His grandsons were his pride and joy; his love for them was more than anyone could imagine. He spent much of his free time throughout the years watching them play baseball, and other sports. Regardless of the outcome, he was always there to provide love and support.

A Celebration of Life will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 275 E Avenida Bernalillo, Bernalillo, NM 87004, on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00 am.  on A celebratory reception will immediately follow. A zoom link will be available upon request.

In lieu of flowers the family asks memorial contributions be made, in Bernie's name, to one of the following organizations: *Roadrunner Food Bank:  https://www.rrfb.org/give/give-funds/   or by mail, 5840 Office Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. *Locker 505: https://locker505.org/monetary-donations or by mail, P.O. Box 94735 Albuquerque, NM 87199, *Meals on Wheels: https://mow-nm.org/donate/donate-now/ or by mail, PO Box 92614 Albuquerque, NM 87199