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Charles Arriza Obituary

Charles will be honored at the Veteran's Memorial at Greenmount Cemetary on Saturday, May 3 at 1:00pm. The family invites you to join them for the ceremony and a light lunch and refreshments immediately following at the VFW at 1550 Main Ave.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Durango Herald on Apr. 9, 2025.

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Steve Nichols

April 3, 2026

Still the same Charlie. You went too soon and we miss you terribly.
Steve Nichols & Debbie Kendall

Mark Reddy

August 19, 2025

So sorry to hear of Charlie's passing -- nothing but good memories of his contributions to the Rafter J community and fire chief and good citizen.

Steve Nichols

May 30, 2025

It was a true honor working with you on the Rafter J Fire Department. I hate that you passed so early. Just know that you helped a lot of people and particularly me in personal growth. Rest easy Charlie.

Johnny Smith

April 25, 2025

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Elsie Naff Sullivan

April 21, 2025

Cousins, are special friends that are also family. From an early age we have these built in companions. Charlie was my special friend. I always looked forward to family events so we could pal around. Love you lots! See ya later, alligator

Terri Thorsby

April 16, 2025

Uncle Chuck, your smile, your humor, your wit, your laugh, your compassion, your knowledge of the world...will be missed greatly.

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