Roy L. Annala

1930 - 2019

Roy L. Annala obituary, 1930-2019, Durango, CO

BORN

1930

DIED

2019

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Hood Mortuary - Durango

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Durango, Colorado

Roy Annala Obituary

Roy L. Annala passed from this world on July 9, 2019. He was born July 30, 1930 to Jacob and Tina Annala in Diamondville, WY. Roy attended Burgoon School in Diamondville, then graduated from Kemmerer Wyoming High School. Shortly after he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, flying as a top gunner in the Korean Conflict. Roy received his honorable discharge in 1951 with rank of staff sergeant. Roy then attended the University of Wyoming graduating with a teaching degree in Vocational Agriculture and Math. Roy met Loretta Fedor in Kemmerer and they were married in 1954. They had a son, Wayne and daughters, Lisa and Holly. The family moved to Durango, CO in 1966 with a transfer in Roy's work with El Paso Natural Gas. They purchased a small ranch on the Florida River, which is still the family home. Roy is survived by his wife Loretta, daughter Holly (Rob Mahedy) Annala, brother Ronald Annala, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Per Roy's request no services are planned. Roy L. Annala

Published by The Durango Herald on Jul. 15, 2019.
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So sorry to hear of your loss, may your memories give you peace and comfort.

August 11, 2019

Prayers for the Family. Christine Pratt Dalton and Family

Christine Pratt Dalton

August 11, 2019

We will miss Uncle Roy, his funny stories about growing up at the Annala Gap, his cowboy hat and boots and his warm biggest smile! Rest In Peace dear uncle.

Nancy Annala Pennell

July 27, 2019

Good man, Roy, very good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Roger Candelaria Family

July 17, 2019

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