Harold Seibel

Harold Duane Seibel, 64, died Monday, December 10, 2012, at his home in Ignacio, Colo. A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 15, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Ignacio West Cemetery.

Mr. Seibel was born February 27, 1948, in Durango, Colo., the son of Willard and Betty Seibel. Harold grew up in Arboles and attended the Allison Community Country School during his primary years. He then attended Junior High and High School in Ignacio, graduating from Ignacio HS in 1966. He went to Fort Lewis College and graduated from there in 1971. While attending FLC, he met Lillian Weaver. They were married in Aztec. He began a long career of carpentry and construction -- doing various projects all around the Four Corners. When he was not working, Harold had a great passion for art. He enjoyed painting, drawing and sculpture. He was an avid sports fan of his grandchildren. He traveled to as many games as he could, braving all kinds of weather. Harold was a member of the Ignacio Bahá'í Community.

He is survived by Betty Seibel (mother) of Arboles, Judy McDonald (sister) of Arboles, Kenneth (Jane) Seibel (brother) of Arboles, Karen (John) Erspamer (sister), Marylin (Mike) Warren (sister), Lillian Seibel (wife) of Ignacio, Vince (Julia) Mirabal (son) of Ignacio, Shane (Melanie) Seibel (son) of Ignacio, grandchildren: Sunshine Flores, Vince Mirabal, Leila Rose Mirabal, Roman Seibel, Dylan Sanchez, Trae Seibel, Cloe Siebel, Ellie Seibel, Clay Seibel, great-grandchildren: Sonny, Kadence , Aiden, Adrian, Kelly and Tommy.

He was preceded in death by his father, Willard Seibel, May 8, 2011.