Fabricio Duran Obituary (1940 - 2023) - Russellville, Arkansas

Fabricio Duran, 82, of Russellville, died Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his residence. A private interment at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville was provided under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. The family is planning a memorial service at a later date. The son of Antonio and Victoria Martinez Duran, Fabricio was born November 15, 1940, in Cucuta Colombia, South America. He was preceded in death by his parents; his late wife, Karen M. Duran; and a son, Michael Duran DDS. He is survived by two sons: Eduard Duran (Karen L.) of Normal, Illinois, and Arthur Duran (Julia) of Russellville; two daughters: Viki Protheroe (Keith) of Jacksonville, Arkansas, and Sylvia Duran (David) of The Villages, Florida; 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and two sisters: Almedia Solar and Felicia Guarin, both of Columbia, South America. Fabricio graduated from the University of Arizona with a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, spending most of his working career as a contractor in the nuclear industry. He was selected for membership in thae Order of the Engineer, an honorary society for marked excellence in his field. He enjoyed gardening, coaching soccer, traveling, and spending time with his family. He was a past member of Toastmaster's International, the Knights of Columbus, and attended St. John's Catholic Church in Russellville, where he was a teacher in the Sunday School program. Fabricio's internet obituary and online guestbook are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.