DURAN, Lydia

Lydia Duran, 71, of Prescott and Flagstaff, died on June 25, 2007. She was born on April 1, 1936, in Jerome, to Matilda Rivera and Fernando Duran. Ms. Duran was a very giving and helping person, which netted her many friends. She will always be known as a mother, aunt, sister, and daughter who deeply cared for her family. She was known for creating "fun times" for her children, nephews and nieces. Ms. Duran is survived by three sons, William Paine, James Paine, and Joseph Paine; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; six siblings, Fernando Duran Jr., Arthur Duran, Stella Garcia, Gus Duran, Louis Lira and Emma Gutierrez; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was blessed to have a guardian angel in her eldest niece Connie Luna. Mrs. Duran was preceded in death by her mother and her son, John Paine. Services were Saturday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Holy Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. with funeral Mass following at 10 a.m. Services will conclude at the Calvary Cemetery where Lydia will be laid to rest near her family. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.norvelowensmortuary.com Arrangements are by Norvel Owens Mortuary.