By Matt Hoisch

The Telluride region is a place of extremes. Living here, many people experience the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. But, no matter what, it’s always good to have other around. Earlier this week, several dozen community members came together in Elks Park in Telluride for a Celebration of Life put on by Tri-County Health Network, Touch of Care Hospice, and the Telluride Foundation. It was an opportunity to remember and honor the many community members who have died over the last year and a half.

The list of names of recently passed community members read at the ceremony includes:

Addie Tacheene

Alder Gabriel Wise

Anissa Larson

Ann Bailey

Anna Garcia

Benjamin Dubin

Bill Kees

Bill Wells

Bob Dempsey

Brittany Roman

Bryan Dow

Chasson Russell

Clint Viebrock

Dana Flinn

Daniel Koon

Darcie Gordon

David Griffith

Devin Overton

Donald Sites

Dylan Collins

Elvin Parker

Finn Traumer

Gary Hicks

Gayle Miller

Hanna Smith

Hannah Israel

Jack Hills

Jan Efurd

John Cowell

Jack Pera

John Fahnestock

John Thrikell

Jon Sapp

Joy Jenkins

Judith Hall

Lindsey Welch

Loree Spor

Matt Huebner

Megan Nichole Swanberg

Michael Aron

Mike Purdie

Patrick Eells

Paul Park

Ralph Weaver

Richard & Suzanne Beresford

Rick Stewart

Robert Altimus Rust

Roddy Parker

Ryan Baca

Sheley Hatcher

Sierra Hill

Silas Berrier

SparkleBerry Pekkala

Stacy Plunket

Steven Tilton

Susan Breard

Tim Spaulding

Val Mortell

Vincent Zaninovich

The national suicide prevention lifeline is available 24/7 in English and Spanish at 1-800-273-8255.

Featured Songs:

“Half Certainty” by Penguin Cafe

“Wo Yé N'Gnougobine” by Ballaké Sissoko and Vincent Segal

“The Dane” by Nils Frahm