Obituary for Franklin Duran
After a long battle with Covid, Franklin “Frank” Duran, 61, passed away on Thursday January 6, 2022, at the UC Health Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Frank was born in San Francisco, California, the son of the late Enrique Rivas Duran and Concepcion Maria Chavez. Both of his parents were born in El Salvador, Central America.
Frank, also known as “Frankie” and “Pancho,” was one of ten children: Henry (Lynn) Duran, Elena (Ben) Campbell, Jorge (Diane) Duran, Oscar (Shirley) Duran, Georgina (Asencion) Mata, Eduardo Duran, Jimmy (Bertha) Duran, Ernesto (Judy) Duran, and Conchita (Frank) Torres. Frank is preceded in death by his first two children Michael (5) and Leticia (3) Duran. Although the tragedy of the children’s death happened over thirty-three years ago, he never quite got over his lost. Frank is survived by his three younger children: Rosalynn (9), Marialynn (8), and Franklin R. Duran, “Jr.” (5), respectively.
Growing up, Frank lived in the Excelsior District of San Francisco and attended Balboa High School. He entered the Military in 1983, and served in the United States Army. On one of his tours of service, Frankie was stationed in South Korea and learned to speak the language. He was able to speak English and Spanish as well. Frankie was always looking for the opportunity to use his skills. He recalled, back in the States, he was at a local grocery store when he saw an elderly Korean woman who needed help. Frankie didn’t hesitate. He jumped right in to helped her find the items she needed. The lady was surprised that he could speak her language and thanked the “Store Manager.” Little did she know he was not an employee. He was just a kind-hearted individual looking to lend a helping hand. In 1986, Frankie was honorably discharged from the Army in Fort Carson, Colorado, and remained in Colorado Springs where he began his family. Frank was proud to be a veteran and was honored to have served his Country, but one of his finer qualities was being a great dad to the children.
There is no doubt that Frankie was a kind soul and great dad, but he was also generous to a fault. You could not tell Frankie that you liked anything, because he would literally give it to you. I still have many gadgets he gave me over the years, that I will now treasure.
His family and friends would say that “Pancho” has many talents. For instance, he loves to tell jokes and he creates his own little phrases like, “Until the wheels fall off!” This is a phrase that has a lot of meaning for the Duran family. “Until the wheels fall off” means, “to never give up” or “to last forever.” He used it often when his children passed away as a reminder “to never give up” and a way to express his never-ending love for them.
Pancho also has pet names for his other children. For Franklin Jr. it is, “My baby boy, Franklin. ”Marialynn is his “Princess,” and the jingle for Rosalynn is: “My Rose, my Rose, my beautiful, beautiful, Rose.”
Pancho has many hobbies and interests. Aside from camping, boating, snowboarding, music and photography, one of his biggest passions is to collect rare, one-of-a-kind, antiques and collectables. His favorite collection consists of his coins and his canvas art by Orlando. His second passion is, the San Francisco 49ers and enjoying a Budweiser with friends. I am certain he got a lot of slack for being a big 49er fan in “Mile High” territory. He really loved his Forty-niners.
By trait, Pancho worked in construction and was a professional painter. He worked for Trujillo Special Coating Company and at one point started his own business named, Fine Line Painting. After many years in this field, he had an accident that forced him to make a career change. Fortunately, he was able to fall back on his Military training as a heavy equipment transport operator and began working for McDonald Paving and Chip Sealing company, a family-owned business. It did not take long for Frankie to become the Lead Motor Transport Operator for the company. The owners, Dan and Matthew McDonald describe him as a “work horse” and considered him a part of their family, “a brother,” and “loved by all.”
Throughout Frankie’s life, he endured many difficulties, but always managed to land on his feet. His love for family and friends was his strength.
Sadly, the Duran Family will no longer have ten. The spirit that once brought us so much joy, laughter, and love, has now gone to rest in Heaven. Despite this final battle, to anyone who knew him, he will always be our hero! Frankie will be lovingly remembered and missed.
Vaya con Dios, Panchito! I love you... “Until the wheels fall off!”
Events
JAN 25
Visitation and Rosary
Tuesday, January 25 2022
03:00 PM – 4:00 PM Family viewing
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Public viewing
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM Confession with Fr. Rolando De la Rosa
06:00 PM Rosary
Garden Chapel Funeral Directors
885 El Camino Real
So. San Francisco, CA 94080
650-583-2510
JAN 26
Procession and Mass
Wednesday, January 26 2022
08:30 AM - 09:30 AM Family “Farewell” at Garden Chapel Funeral Directors
10:00 AM Mass at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Parish
Mater Dolorosa Catholic Parish
307 Willow Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
JAN 26
Final Resting Place
Holy Cross Cemetery
Wednesday, January 26 2022
Interment at Holy Cross will be right after Mass at around 11:30 AM
Holy Cross Cemetery
1500 Mission Rd
Colma, CA 94014
Acknowledgments
The family offers their heartfelt thanks to everyone for their support and love during this challenging time and a special "Thank you" and acknowledgement to the McDonald Family of McDonald Paving and Chip Sealing company for your love and financial contribution to Frankie’s Services.
~ The Duran Family
For further information please contact the Garden Chapel Funeral Directors at 650-583-2510, in South San Francisco, California.
Frank was born in San Francisco, California, the son of the late Enrique Rivas Duran and Concepcion Maria Chavez. Both of his parents were born in El Salvador, Central America.
Frank, also known as “Frankie” and “Pancho,” was one of ten children: Henry (Lynn) Duran, Elena (Ben) Campbell, Jorge (Diane) Duran, Oscar (Shirley) Duran, Georgina (Asencion) Mata, Eduardo Duran, Jimmy (Bertha) Duran, Ernesto (Judy) Duran, and Conchita (Frank) Torres. Frank is preceded in death by his first two children Michael (5) and Leticia (3) Duran. Although the tragedy of the children’s death happened over thirty-three years ago, he never quite got over his lost. Frank is survived by his three younger children: Rosalynn (9), Marialynn (8), and Franklin R. Duran, “Jr.” (5), respectively.
Growing up, Frank lived in the Excelsior District of San Francisco and attended Balboa High School. He entered the Military in 1983, and served in the United States Army. On one of his tours of service, Frankie was stationed in South Korea and learned to speak the language. He was able to speak English and Spanish as well. Frankie was always looking for the opportunity to use his skills. He recalled, back in the States, he was at a local grocery store when he saw an elderly Korean woman who needed help. Frankie didn’t hesitate. He jumped right in to helped her find the items she needed. The lady was surprised that he could speak her language and thanked the “Store Manager.” Little did she know he was not an employee. He was just a kind-hearted individual looking to lend a helping hand. In 1986, Frankie was honorably discharged from the Army in Fort Carson, Colorado, and remained in Colorado Springs where he began his family. Frank was proud to be a veteran and was honored to have served his Country, but one of his finer qualities was being a great dad to the children.
There is no doubt that Frankie was a kind soul and great dad, but he was also generous to a fault. You could not tell Frankie that you liked anything, because he would literally give it to you. I still have many gadgets he gave me over the years, that I will now treasure.
His family and friends would say that “Pancho” has many talents. For instance, he loves to tell jokes and he creates his own little phrases like, “Until the wheels fall off!” This is a phrase that has a lot of meaning for the Duran family. “Until the wheels fall off” means, “to never give up” or “to last forever.” He used it often when his children passed away as a reminder “to never give up” and a way to express his never-ending love for them.
Pancho also has pet names for his other children. For Franklin Jr. it is, “My baby boy, Franklin. ”Marialynn is his “Princess,” and the jingle for Rosalynn is: “My Rose, my Rose, my beautiful, beautiful, Rose.”
Pancho has many hobbies and interests. Aside from camping, boating, snowboarding, music and photography, one of his biggest passions is to collect rare, one-of-a-kind, antiques and collectables. His favorite collection consists of his coins and his canvas art by Orlando. His second passion is, the San Francisco 49ers and enjoying a Budweiser with friends. I am certain he got a lot of slack for being a big 49er fan in “Mile High” territory. He really loved his Forty-niners.
By trait, Pancho worked in construction and was a professional painter. He worked for Trujillo Special Coating Company and at one point started his own business named, Fine Line Painting. After many years in this field, he had an accident that forced him to make a career change. Fortunately, he was able to fall back on his Military training as a heavy equipment transport operator and began working for McDonald Paving and Chip Sealing company, a family-owned business. It did not take long for Frankie to become the Lead Motor Transport Operator for the company. The owners, Dan and Matthew McDonald describe him as a “work horse” and considered him a part of their family, “a brother,” and “loved by all.”
Throughout Frankie’s life, he endured many difficulties, but always managed to land on his feet. His love for family and friends was his strength.
Sadly, the Duran Family will no longer have ten. The spirit that once brought us so much joy, laughter, and love, has now gone to rest in Heaven. Despite this final battle, to anyone who knew him, he will always be our hero! Frankie will be lovingly remembered and missed.
Vaya con Dios, Panchito! I love you... “Until the wheels fall off!”
Events
JAN 25
Visitation and Rosary
Tuesday, January 25 2022
03:00 PM – 4:00 PM Family viewing
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Public viewing
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM Confession with Fr. Rolando De la Rosa
06:00 PM Rosary
Garden Chapel Funeral Directors
885 El Camino Real
So. San Francisco, CA 94080
650-583-2510
JAN 26
Procession and Mass
Wednesday, January 26 2022
08:30 AM - 09:30 AM Family “Farewell” at Garden Chapel Funeral Directors
10:00 AM Mass at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Parish
Mater Dolorosa Catholic Parish
307 Willow Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
JAN 26
Final Resting Place
Holy Cross Cemetery
Wednesday, January 26 2022
Interment at Holy Cross will be right after Mass at around 11:30 AM
Holy Cross Cemetery
1500 Mission Rd
Colma, CA 94014
Acknowledgments
The family offers their heartfelt thanks to everyone for their support and love during this challenging time and a special "Thank you" and acknowledgement to the McDonald Family of McDonald Paving and Chip Sealing company for your love and financial contribution to Frankie’s Services.
~ The Duran Family
For further information please contact the Garden Chapel Funeral Directors at 650-583-2510, in South San Francisco, California.