Obituary of Josefina Duran

Josefina Duran, well known as MaFina and Gigi by her family, 85 and resident of West Orange passed away peacefully on Thursday November 21, 2024. Born on February 20, 1939 in Santander, Colombia to Mery and Isaias Almeyda. Survived by her five children Arturo, Alberto, Alba, Alvaro and Aydee: 17 grand-children, 12 great grandchildren and many other relatives. Predeceased by her husband Arturo Duran who passed in October 1976 and her oldest brother Justo. 

With profound faith and devotion to God, Mami peacefully passed leaving behind a legacy of kindness, and unselfish service to all that crossed her path. A life fully dedicated to her faith and known for her commitment to her church and community: She was an inspiration to all who knew her and will be deeply missed, yet her love and memories will continue to live in our hearts. Mami awaits the Lord’s Second Coming and will rise again to eternal life.

Thank you to all our human angels who tended to all her needs with such love and compassionate tender care. Honorable mention to Vilma and Betsy (Agradecidos estamos eternamente por estar al lado del lecho de Mami y cuidarla con tanto amor y dedicacion; Dios las bendiga en gran manera). Equally grateful to The VNA Group, Hospice Home Care unit in West Orange. Lydia and Marieli we could have not done it without you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

        "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus ”. 1 Thessalonians 4:14

Visiting for Josefina will be held on Sunday NOvember 24, 2024 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at Danger Funeral Home of West Oragne, 340 Main Street in West Orange.