The Sobriety Memorial Walk, sponsored by Healing Spirits, was held on Saturday, Nov. 14. Many gathered on the sunny day to show support for their loved ones: Ben Velasquez, Randy “Pooh” Baker, Ricky “Ricks” Baker and Clayton Baker. The walk started at the south parking lot of the Sky Ute Casino Resort and ended at Rock Creek south of Ignacio.
Sky Dawn Carmenoros hands out blue balloons to walk attendees to show support and for one final release, once walkers reached their final destination.
Families gathered to celebrate the lives of their lost loved ones at the Sobriety Memorial Walk held on Nov. 14.
Sky Dawn Carmenoros and her family listen as Randy Baker Sr. talks about the life of his sons and why we should always celebrate the life we live at the Sobriety Memorial Walk held in honor of Ben Velasquez, Randy “Pooh” Baker, Ricky Baker and Clayton Baker.
Brandon Velasquez, Roman Velasquez, Randi Peabody and Sky Dawn Carmenoros hold the “Healing Spirits” banner and start the memorial walk. The walk was from the south casino parking lot to Rock Creek south of Ignacio
Shailyn Olguin and her sister Angela Baker pay their respects and place a white carnation next to the picture of their late uncle, Clayton Baker.
Wrapped in the blue ribbon, with light blue and white flowers, with pictures and signs made by loved ones is the memorial that stands at Rock Creek at the south end of Ignacio.
Photo Credit: Trennie Collins | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Trennie Collins | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Trennie Collins | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Trennie Collins | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Trennie Collins | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Trennie Collins | The Southern Ute Drum
