Amparo Duran Olguin was a woman whose life was measured not only in years, but in the countless lives she touched with her faith, her kindness, her laughter, and her unwavering love for her family.

Born on April 26, 1950, in Artesia, New Mexico, to Cruz Duran and Chrispina Nanez Duran, Amparo was raised alongside her sisters, Cruz and Sylvia, and her brothers, Abel and Reno. From the beginning, family was at the center of who she was. That love for family would become one of the greatest legacies of her life.

Amparo shared her life with her beloved husband, Rosendo Jose Olguin, and together they built a family whose love continues through generations.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She leaves behind her children and their families, including Priscilla Nabarrette and her husband, Angel Nabarrette Jr., and their children Angel Nabarrette III and his wife Brenda, Alan Nabarrette and his wife Clarissa, Adam Nabarrette, Aaron Nabarrette, and Arik Nabarrette; Barbara Gonzales and her children Brian Zachary Gonzales and his wife Ashley Torres, Andrew Gonzales, and Jadyn Villescas; and Brother, Rosendo Olguin Jr.

Her greatest joy continued into the next generation through her beloved great-grandchildren: Alan Nabarrette II, lovingly known as “Baby Alan,” Gavyn Nabarrette, Benjamin Nabarrette, Sienna Rae Gonzales, and Arianna Sierra Gonzales. She cherished every one of them and took great pride in watching her family grow.

Amparo had a gift for making people feel welcome. Her door was always open. It did not matter whether you came by with a plan or simply showed up for a surprise visit—she was happy to see you. She loved having her family around her, and there was always room for one more at her table. And there was almost always food. Amparo showed her love through the meals she made, the people she fed, and the comfort she gave so freely. She believed that taking care of people was one of the purest ways to love them. Her home was a place where family gathered, stories were shared, laughter filled the room, and nobody was supposed to leave hungry.

Her laugh was unforgettable. It was the kind of laugh that could brighten a room and make everyone around her smile. She carried a beautiful smile with her wherever she went, and her joy was contagious. She loved to dance, loved to enjoy life, and had a playful side that made her uniquely Amparo. And if something caught her eye on QVC, there was a good chance she just might have to have it. But above all, Amparo was a woman of faith.

She loved God and was never shy about sharing His Word. Her faith was not simply something she spoke about—it was woven into the way she lived. She encouraged others, prayed for those she loved, and reminded her family of the importance of God, faith, and perseverance. Because Amparo understood perseverance better than most. She was a fighter.

She beat the odds more than once. When life gave her reasons to give up, she found reasons to keep going. She faced difficult moments with strength and determination, refusing to let adversity define her. Her resilience became part of the story she leaves behind—a reminder to her family that sometimes the greatest victories are simply choosing to keep fighting.

On September 19, 2026, Amparo left this earthly life, but she did not leave empty-handed. She leaves behind a family carrying pieces of her everywhere: in their faith, in their laughter, in the meals they share, in the doors they open for others, in the music they dance to, and in the memories of a woman who loved fiercely and lived generously.

There will be an empty place at the table now. There will be moments when someone expects to hear that beautiful laugh, see that familiar smile, or walk through the door expecting to find her there.

And in those moments, may her family remember this:

Her love did not end when her life did. It lives on in every person she welcomed, every meal she prepared, every prayer she prayed, every lesson she taught, every dance she enjoyed, and every generation that came after her. Amparo was a fighter. She was a woman of faith. She was a mother and grandmother. She was a welcoming home and a full table. She was a beautiful smile, a safe place and an unforgettable laugh. She was love in motion. And to the family who was blessed to call her Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, sister, aunt, and friend—she will forever be a part of you. Until we dance again, Grandma. May you rest peacefully in the presence of the God you loved and faithfully served. You were deeply loved. You will be deeply missed. And you will never be forgotten.

Viewing will be held Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harkey Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Monahans Community Church, 301 S. Bruce in Monahans, Texas. Burial is to follow immediately after the service.