Memories of Laney Ann Malavolta

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Laney Ann Malavolta

Durango, CO, USA

October 28, 1981 - April 30, 2021

Oct 28, 1981 - Apr 30, 2021

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Tracy Regan

2020, PRIMI Pasta & Wine Bar, Main Avenue, Durango, CO, USA

My dear friend Laney, I am devastated that you are gone and by the way that your life was taken. But rather than try to find meaning in this, I will instead try to focus on remembering you and how lovely you were. I have always admired you. In fact I put you so high up on a pedestal that I was intimidated to ask Justin for your number years ago and more intimidated to meet up with you for our first glass of wine together. But you were so sweet and humble and we quickly became friends. You were my support and cheerleader all last year with PRIMI and my co-host for many wine workshops. You motivated me to be creative and think outside the box. I loved how you would drop in to say hi and have a glass of wine, even if it was in the middle of the afternoon and you were solo. Confident, poised, intelligent, put-together, friendly and beautiful on the inside and out. You volunteered your time to better the community without making a big deal about it. You were artistic, had an eye for beauty and loved to create. You loved animals and treated your dogs and chickens like your babies. You also loved my baby girl and always treated her with genuine fondness. Perhaps my most “sophisticated and balanced friend”, you were equally comfortable dressed up for an evening of fine dining as you were in hiking shoes and a hat, ready to climb a mountain. You had a way of describing wine and the story behind it that enhanced the enjoyment of it immensely. So many things will remind me of you and I will cherish each memory. I will think of you every time I appreciate the simple beauty of nature and every time I slow down to really taste the wine in my glass. Forever in my heart. May you Rest In Peace. ❤️

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Stacey Swetil-Rust

Such a perfect tribute Such a perfect tribute Such a perfect tribute

James Allred

Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful

Morgan Abtahi

Beautifully written - I have so many of the same sentiments about Laney ❤️ Beautifully written - I have so many of the same sentiments about Laney ❤️ Beautifully written - I have so many of the same sentiments... Read more

Janice Carolan

Tracy, thank you for your beautiful words about my beautiful daughter. Tracy, thank you for your beautiful words about my beautiful daughter. Tracy, thank you for your beautiful words about my ... Read more

Hillary Oestreicher

2010, Albuquerque, NM, USA

Fare thee well old friend

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Carrie Cline

Score! Score! Score!

Shannon Cox

LOVE the look on her face. A total Betty! xoxo LOVE the look on her face. A total Betty! xoxo LOVE the look on her face. A total Betty! xoxo

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Morgan Abtahi

Durango, CO, USA

From the day Laney spent her free afternoon chasing after my kids at the park. They just adored her.

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Robert & Connie Payton

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Joanne Mays

I am so very sorry for your loss. While I didn't know her, it doesn't take long to know that Laney was a very special woman with so much love to share. Sincerest condolences and prayers.

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Allison York

2014, Durango, CO, USA

A Laney in her element. With her Love ... I know she was waiting on that Rainbow Bridge for her.

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Jen Harris

Oh my sweet, dear friend. I will always remember you by your infectious smile and your beautiful laugh. Our friendship truly transformed me. I am a much better person because of you, and I will forever be inspired to love each moment the way you did. I'm forever grateful. Until next time.

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Darlene Robertson

My sincerest condolences to Steve and all Laney’s family.

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Jen Harris

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Our first trip to Europe together. At a comedy club.

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Christy Thompson

I love this picture. Laney was such a good person. So sweet always. My twin brother Ben and I will miss... Read more I love this picture. Laney was such a good person. So sweet always. My twin brother Ben and I will miss her dearly. Sending... Read more I love this picture. Laney was such a good person.... Read more

Lex McNaughton

1982, Dixon Farm, NM

Stacey Swetil-Rust

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Lex McNaughton

That girl knew how to have fun...always. No words to say ... great loss, great pain for so many. I love ... Read more That girl knew how to have fun...always. No words to say ... great loss, great pain for so many. I love you Laney! That girl knew how to have fun...always. No words ... Read more

Judith Scranton

So sorry for you loss. Count on my prayers for all who loved her. Judy Scranton

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Paige Rangel

Laney was my sister-in-law, but also like a sister to me, in that, she would always be there for me. If it was important, Laney would show up, and with bells on. I'm sure so many of you can agree and felt the same love from her beautiful spirit. She was the most amazing auntie to my 3 children. I can't even fathom this loss. She is so very missed.

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Elaine Mattson

My heartfelt sympathy to the whole family. I am a good old friend of Steve's. I think I first met Laney when she was about 12. And later when she was older and working at a restaurant in Santa Fe. Such a cool girl, bright and happy, like her Dad.
We are so very sorry and send our love.
Elaine Hyde and Stephen Mattson

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S "Tukes" Tuke

No words can ease the pain. My heart is heavy and thinking of her Mom, Steve, Justin, Cheryl and all her ... Read more No words can ease the pain. My heart is heavy and thinking of her Mom, Steve, Justin, Cheryl and all her friends who expectected... Read more No words can ease the pain. My heart is heavy and thinking... Read more

Kristina “Tia” Salinas-Lee

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Kristina “Tia” Salinas-Lee

1999, Albuquerque, NM, USA

High School

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Janice Carolan

Always one of my favorite pictures. Always one of my favorite pictures. Always one of my favorite pictures.

Kristina “Tia” Salinas-Lee

You are a beautiful, so freakin’ smart, and vibrant person. You changed my life in so many amazing ways. I am sorry I never got to tell you that. Love you and miss you always!

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Tim Davies

1981, Albuquerque, NM, USA

I will never forget Laney and Teresa in our jacuzzi and Laney's birth. Teresa's birth 8 months later they were together almost continuously. I remember Teresa telling Laney not to call Matt "Fat Matt" because he would hit her. At least he was better to Laney than the cat. July 4th when The kids no longer cared about the fireworks and I set the three adjoining acres on fire. Good times huh. I will miss her for ever, I should have keep a closer relationship with Steve, Janice and Laney

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Carrie Cline

2020, Needles Liquor Old Store

Laney cute-as-a-button and Carrie

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Carrie Cline

Laney, thank you for all you did for us. Friend, mentor, environmentalist, land steward, lover of animals,... Read more Laney, thank you for all you did for us. Friend, mentor, environmentalist, land steward, lover of animals, positive, compassionate,... Read more Laney, thank you for all you did for us. Friend, mentor,... Read more

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