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Larry Valdez Obituary

Larry Valdez, 71, of Durango, Colorado, died 4/15/2021, Surrounded by family, Born 11/26/1949. A service will be held at Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 10:00 am at Hood Mortuary Chapel. Larry was a Vietnam veteran. He was loved and will be missed by his family, especially his two children, Lori Ann and Rio. Please see hoodmortuary.com for complete obituary.

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Published by The Durango Herald on Apr. 19, 2021.

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Diane Lopez

February 27, 2025

I really missed him after he moved to Durango

Luis Chavez

April 13, 2024

My Primo, I close my eyes and can see us playing in the snow! We´d run up the hill behind Tio´s house. Remember when I went with you and Tio to visit your cousins? You and I laughed all the way and back! I love you man!!! Luis (Valdez) Chavez

Luis A Chavez (Valdez) Veteran

February 14, 2023

I remember playing in the snow with you! Behind Tio,s and fishing in the stream, walking down town to see the girls at the Saloon. you are one of my favorite primos! I love you and miss you brother always. My hero

Lewis Chavez

April 21, 2021

You are my hero, like our Uncle Joe! I love you brother and hope to see you again. Your cousin, praying for your family. Luis

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