Gilbert H. "Gibby" Wood, 68, of Farmington, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 after battling a long illness.

Gibby was born June 30, 1948, in Windsor, VT, and raised in Woodstock, VT. After graduating high school, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1966-1969 and worked on the flight deck of the U.S.S. Coral Sea during Viet Nam. Following his service, he attended the University of Vermont where he received a Bachelor of Science in Finance in 1974.

His employment by Rock Resorts in the mid-'70s took Gibby to St. Maarten, Jackson Hole and ultimately Tamarron Resort at Durango. He fell in love with the Southwest and, in 1979, met and married his wife Joni.

Gibby was involved with numerous businesses during his four decades in the Four Corners. He began his real estate career at Durango Realty, then opened Wood Realty and worked in securities and investments in Durango throughout the '80s and early '90s. He and Joni moved to Farmington in 1994 and, in 1995, Gibby and Charlie Todd founded RE/MAX of Farmington where he worked until 2015.

Gibby enjoyed life thoroughly and brought smiles and humor into the lives of everyone he met. His optimism was contagious and his support for business associates, legendary. Throughout his illness he remained upbeat, never once complaining about the traveling, treatments or complications. We are so very blessed to have known him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Irene Wood. He is survived by his wife Jonna "Joni" Wood of Farmington, NM; stepson Lynn Mortimer and wife Sara, and grandson Ian Mortimer of Durango, CO; brothers Gary (Robin) Wood of Woodstock, VT and Greg (Rhonda) Wood of Thetford, VT; sisters Gail McEwan of N. Hartland, VT and Gretchen Wood of Woodstock, VT; and a multitude of sisters-/brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Gibby's life will be held Saturday, August 27 at 1 pm at the Lakeshore Reception Center, 6200 Lake Shore Drive, Flora Vista (NM), facilitated by his nephew Jake Chrisman. Friends and business associates are invited to attend and share their favorite stories and remembrances, and/or post their thoughts, memories and photos at www.serenityandcompany.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Gibby's memory be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Gibby's care is entrusted to the Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 505-325-8688. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at serenityandcompany.com.

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Published by The Durango Herald on Aug. 23, 2016.

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John and Kathy Tate

August 14, 2021

We were so blessed to have known Gibby. We first met in 1984 and stayed in touch with him (and Joni) from then on, as both friends and business associates. Hard to believe it had been 5 years since he passed from earth to our Lord's hands. We miss you Gibby.

April 16, 2017

We are so saddened to learn of Gibby's passing. We enjoyed working with Gibby and his friendship throughout the years. He will surely be missed.
Sandy and Steve Ryan

Danny and Flossie Jordan

August 29, 2016

Joni,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Gibby was a great person. I thoroughly enjoyed the years I worked at RE/MAX and have always felt blessed to know both of you.
Prayers and Love,

Danny and Flossie Jordan

August 28, 2016

Joni,

I am so sorry to learn of Gibbys loss, our entire family is thinking of you.

Betty Boughan

Sweetie Marbury

August 28, 2016

Gibby, was such a good guy when we worked together at Tamarron in the 70's. I am so sorry for your loss. He had a fun sense of humor and I respected him very much .

Michael O'Neill

August 27, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Gibby's passing. He was such a kind, gentle man who will be dearly missed by all that knew him.

Glenda Rowland

August 26, 2016

Joni and Family: I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I had several occasions to work with Gibby over the past 25 years in Farmington. I enjoyed his humor and "picked" his brain several times. We will all miss him. God Bless you and give you strength during the coming months.

John and Kathy Tate

August 26, 2016

Joni and family.

Our sincerest condolences to you in the loss of Gibby. He was a good friend for over 30 years and will be missed by all.

August 25, 2016

WHAT A MAN A PARTNER. HE WILL CERTAINLY BE MISSED AT HOME AND IN THE COMUNITY.

SO SAD
BILL AND JOAN SCRIVER
MESA AZ

August 25, 2016

We are shocked to learn of Gibby's passing. We got to know Gibby while he worked at Mullet Bay Beach Resort in St. Maarten, Netherland Antilles. He was such a character. Our memories will remain of this wonderful guy.
Candy & Geoff Cooke
The Valley, Virgin Gorda
British Virgin Islands

Robin Wiles

August 25, 2016

Dear Jonna,
I know without thought how greatly such a spirit as Gibby will be missed in your life. It was not surprising to read how he held high and strong through his illness. I remember well when you met and fell in love and always felt a joy for you both.
I speak of Gibby often while telling the story of a surprising "encounter" with my ex husband Tim, who was actually deceased at the time Gibby unwittingly facilitated it, while selling a property for me! That experience is one reason I firmly believe Gibby is with you now.
I am so sorry for your heartbreak.
Best Blessings,
Robin Wiles

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