Joann Duran Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joann Duran of Tularosa, New Mexico, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joann left this world on July 6, 2025 at the age of 99, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joann Duran to show support.

She was predeceased by: her former husband William S. Gruger III; her sons, Joe and Jack; and her brother Jim. She is survived by: her husband James; her children, Steve Gruger (Lee), Jill Gutierrez (Steve), Jon Gruger (Barbara) and Michael Gruger (Jennifer); her sibling's children, Jimmy and Jerre Rae Snyder; and her grandchildren, Vaunda Montoya, Joanna Gruger, Eric Gutierrez (Karen), Raul Gutierrez (Codi), Angie May (Cody), Brooke Gruger, Joseph Gruger (Wai), Haddy Wanner (Cory), Robbie Fresquez, Brian Fresquez (Vanessa), Sage Butts (Jonathan) and Reed Mason (Spencer). She is also survived by Her family also include nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, eighteen great grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren.