Flavio Bernie

Duran

“Well done good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Master.” Mathew 25:21

The love, guidance, and compassion of our beloved Flavio “Bernie” Durán will transcend generations of family and friends whose hearts he reached.

Bernie was a well-known and respected pillar in the Las Vegas and Gallinas Canyon communities. He was involved with many projects as a survey staker/estimator and draftsman with PNM where he compiled many maps of the city of Las Vegas. During this time, he was a member of the Army Reserve where he served as SGT USAR, while also attending NMHU. Bernie lived in and was a proud member of the E. Romero Hose and Fire Company. His passion for entrepreneurship then led him to establish Durán Enterprises, Andy’s Hideaway (Durán Grocery), White’s Home and Auto, and Southwest Security Systems (currently a division of DTE Electric, LLC).

He felt called to give back to his community, and was committed to The Hispano Chamber of Commerce, Juntos, Inc. (Vocational Rehabilitation), and as a counselor with the Department of Corrections Adult Probation-Parole Division, and the State of New Mexico Health Social Services Public Assistance Agency-Youth in Prevention and Intervention program.

His Catholic faith and devotion were paramount in his life. He belonged to the Parish Council and the Finance Council at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Other programs in which he participated were the Marriage Enrichment Program, the Cursillo Movement, and the Knights of Columbus.

Preceded in death by his parents, Indalecio and Julia Durán; brother, Gilbert Durán; sisters, Rebecca Durán and Agnes Herrera; sister-in-law, Aurora Durán; and his beloved niece, Lorraine Durán.

Survived by his wife of 63 years, Dora Chávez Durán; his children: Patricia Durán Eiker (Fred), Donnie Durán, Richard Durán (Diane), and Debra Durán Trujillo. He’s also survived by his grandchildren: Camilia Ortiz (Adam), Adrián Trujillo (Sarita), Jason Eiker, Devin Durán, Sean Eiker, Kyle Durán (Jaime), Sara Eiker, Josh Durán, Victoria Durán (Chris), Aarón Trujillo, Bailey Durán (Bradley); and his great-grandchildren: Rey, Sierra, Amaris, Zakaria, Ibtisam, Yusuf, Bastian, and a baby great-grandson on the way.

A Rosary followed by a Mass of Christian burial will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at 9 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers: Adrián Trujillo, Sean Eiker, Devin Durán, Kyle Durán, Josh Durán, and Aarón Trujillo. Honorary pallbearers: Fred Eiker, Jason Eiker, Rey Padilla, Adam Ortiz, Bradley Fisher, and Miguel Trujillo.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Meadows Home for their exceptional care, compassion, and support during the final year of Bernie’s life (known to the staff as Flavio, and affectionately called “Flav” by some).

Arrangements are entrusted to and under the care of Rogers Mortuary, 600 Reynolds Ave., Las Vegas, NM 87701 Ph: 505-425-3511 Email: rogers_mortuary@hotmail.com Web: www.rogersmortuarynm.com