Daryl Ryan Loomis

Daryl Loomis, 50, of Denton, Texas, died on November 8, 2026 after a brief bout with cancer. Daryl was born on July 9, 1976 in Milwaukie, Oregon and grew up in Springfield, Oregon. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1994 and attended St. John's College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. where he graduated in 1998. He lived over the years in Sacramento, Albuquerque, and Denton. Daryl was one of the most interesting people you could ever meet. His interests were broad, deep, diverse, and intense--cooking, professional wrestling, silent movies, heavy metal, the Denver Broncos, UFC, old country songs. He was a writer and film critic, an information technologist and classical music guide editor.  He had passionate thoughts about.....nearly everything. 

Daryl is survived by his father Raymond Loomis of Springfield, Oregon, his brother Erik Loomis (Kathleen McIntyre) of Warwick, Rhode Island, his sister Kris DiOrio (Carlie) of Graham, Washington, his sister Kelly Speers (Dean) of Graham, Washington, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends across the nation. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Loomis of Springfield, Oregon. All will miss him very much. There will be a memorial event for Daryl next spring in Santa Fe, please contact family or friends for information. 

In lieu of gifts or flowers, the family asks you to donate to the American Cancer Society.