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Maria De Jesus Duron, Born in Smelter, TX, on November 12, 1918. She went home on June 11, 2011, at the age of 92. She was a member of the Divino Redentor Methodist Church. She was looked up to and adorned by her family and known to all as Vita. Vita went to Effie Eddington, Elementary school from 1927 to 1932, Beall School in 1933 and Bowie High School from 1933 to 1937. Vita was a devoted and beloved member of the El Paso Independent School District for over 20 years. Vita was best known for her love of God, her intelligence, independence, sweet nature, love and devotion of her family, she would never turn her back or hesitate to help anyone in need. Vita was well known for her beautiful singing voice. Vita's strength is highly admired as she loved to take long daily strolls around the city of El Paso. She also enjoyed her various trips to Mexico, from which she returned with many adventurous stories. With God's grace she joins her beloved father, Mother, and all nine brothers and sisters. Vita is survived by her nieces Connie Carrillo and family, Ruth Lopez, (Anselmo A. Lopez) and family, Corina Gomez, (Joe) and family, she is also survived by her nephews Victor Duron and family, Ramon Duron, Jorge Duron and Roberto Duron, as well as countless members of the extended family. Vistation will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2011 for from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.. The service will be held Friday, June 17, 2011 at 9:30 A.M. at Martin Funeral Home Central at 3839 Montana Ave. Pallbearers will be Victor Duron, George Duron, Anselmo Antonio Lopez Jr., Stoney Antwan Owens, Andrel Marquis Owens and David Carlos Lopez. One can only hope to live such a long prosperous life as she did, may she sing with the angels now.

Published in El Paso Times from June 16 to June 18, 2011