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Christopher Cozby Obituary

Christopher Cozby, 64, of Vallecito, Colorado, died 6/30/2024, at home, surrounded by family, Born 7/18/1959. Service will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife: Joni Cozby; children: Amy (Stephen) Kennemer, Elizabeth Cozby, Kearsty (David) Wegher & Monty (Lyndsi) Taylor; siblings: Kimberly Rote, Michael Cozby, Crystal (Cary) Allcorn, Monica Dougherty, Cash Cooper, and Brenda Westerfield; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family & wonderful friends. He was preceded by his parents: Gail Cooper and Linda Cozby.

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Published by The Durango Herald on Jul. 12, 2024.

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DAVID B LEWIS

July 6, 2025

Rest in peace, Dear Cousin. My heart and prayers are with all your family and friends.
One beautiful, sunny day may we please have a most glorious family reunion.

DAVID B LEWIS

May 8, 2025

I wish I had known you in this world, Dear Cousin.
Rest in Peace, and prayers for all our family.

Paisleigh Knapp

November 21, 2024

I miss you Papa

Susie and Harvey McCune

July 29, 2024

Love you Joni. RIP Chris, you will be missed by many

Harvey and Susie McCune

July 29, 2024

Love you Joni and Chris, you were the first (normal) peeps I met when moving to Durango. Whatever normal is? Always fun, and enjoyable to be with. He´ll be in our hearts always. RIP Chris Cosby.

Lori Kearney

July 19, 2024

Joni, sending much love your way. I am so sorry to hear of Chris's passing.

Terri Garcia

July 18, 2024

Joni and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. Sending you all our love.
Skip and Terri Garcia

Laurie Maxwell

July 16, 2024

My Dearest friend Joni and family,
My warmest heartfelt thoughts, love, prayers, and deepest condolences to y´all...
I´m so very sorry in the passing of Chris... may God comfort you. In the arms of Angels May you rest in peace Chris.

Louie Esquibel

July 15, 2024

Sure going to miss We Da Man

Val Hobson

July 14, 2024

Joni and family. My prayers go out to you. Chris was good man and lots of fun. I am sorry for your loss.

Jeff Ellingson

July 14, 2024

Go in peace my friend! I am glad I knew you Chris!!!
Jeff Ellingson

Karen Rutz

July 13, 2024

Sorry for your loss. My husband. Martin Rutz, worked with Chris at DSRR. Martin passed in 2019. I remember him talking fondly of Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with you ALL. May he rest in peace. God's blessings to Chris and his Family. Karen Rutz

Terri Lou

July 13, 2024

Chris the comedian, what a great guy, what a horrible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you Joni.

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