Diane Duran

Diane L. Duran, nee Armendariz, 59, of Swansea, IL, born Monday, February 20, 1967, in Carlsbad, NM, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026 at La Bella of Mascoutah, IL.

Diane was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother and sister with a sense of humor and lifelong love of sports. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends watching sports. She was a devoted fan of the New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Jets. She collected baseball items and television figurine sets.

In the past she worked as a Distributor for multiple companies. She was an avid reader and movie watcher who knew everything from the latest big movies to the hidden gems as well as enjoyed comedy television shows like the Big Bang Theory and Gilmore Girls. She had a love of cats who she found comfort with (Astro and Murphy). Gardening and growing vegetables was something she had come to love doing with her wife. She always looked forward to her trips back to Carlsbad to spend time with family, especially with her grandkids every chance she got. These simple pleasures brought her many happy memories throughout her life.

She will forever be remembered and cherished by all who knew and loved her, through the beautiful memories they shared and the special place she will always hold in their hearts.

She was preceded in death by her:

• Father: Miguel Armendariz
• Brother: Mikie Armendariz

Diane is survived by her:

• Wife: Dawn, nee Scott, Howe of Belleville, IL
• Mother: Lily, nee Vasquez, Armendariz of Carlsbad, NM
• Children:
  • Malorey (Christopher) Sanchez of Carlsbad, NM
  • Kodiak (Kimberly) Duran of Carlsbad, NM
  • Shawnee Duran of Carlsbad, NM
  • Charles (Sarah) Howe of Belleville, IL
  • Cindy Howe of Belleville, IL
• Grandchildren:
  • Thomas Sanchez
  • Adam Sanchez
  • Kisun Duran
  • Kynslee Duran
  • Chase Howe
  • Urijah Howe
• Sister: Lenore (Jason) Hargis of Carlsbad, NM
• Sister-In-Law: Alana Armendariz of Bremerton, WA
• Multiple Nieces, Nephews, friends and extended family

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society

Services: Per her, requested cremation has taken place and no further services will take place.