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1953

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2020

Sharon Camarca Obituary

Sharon Lee Camarca, 67, of Durango CO passed away April 5th, 2020 with her family by her side after a battle with cancer. Sharon was born on January 18, 1953 in Burbank, CA. She moved to Durango with her high school sweetheart and bereaved husband Glenn in 1973. She was beloved by her family and friends, her warmth and caring influenced all around her, and the path she walked in her life revealed that generous sharing of happiness created more space in the heart. She was involved in many local volunteer organizations over many years, including the founding and running of the Durango Cowboy Gathering, and most recently running the scholarship program for the Elks Lodge. She was a dedicated mother who devoted herself to raising her 3 children. Sharon is survived by her loving husband Glenn Camarca and three daughters Erin Camarca, Katie Bisogno, and Kyra Bensik also of Durango CO. She is also survived by her four grandchildren Colter, Thaden, Roan and Evelyn of Durango and father Nubar Tulanian of Las Vegas NV. She was preceded in death by her mother Joanne Tulanian in 2015. Sharon left this world too early but her loving, caring, and generous spirit will continue on in the hearts of her family and friends. A memorial and celebration of Sharon's life will be held later this summer to honor her adventurous soul and passion for life.

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Published by The Durango Herald on Apr. 13, 2020.

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Cathey Horrigan

May 1, 2020

Helen Keller once wrote:"What was once enjoyed and deeplyloved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us". Sharon was the best part of us..full of life showering those she loved with an abundance of love, kindness, fun, caring, and empathy. It was obviousshe was exceptionally proud of her beautiful girls and their children, and thanked God for her loving marriage to Glenn, considering all of them the most precious gifts she had ever blessed with. I can't imagine how their hearts are breaking. Growing up in Ohio, we would visit our Grandparents in California often and the highlight of my trips would be to spend time with Lynda and Sharon. As a child, your cousins are your best friends, despite the distance. We were like the 3 Musketeers, side-by-side...carefree, full of mischief and always looking for the next adventure. With a twinkle in her eye and that beautifulsmile from ear to ear, we would spend hours giggling and looking for thenext great escapade. I am grateful for those memories that will linger in my heart forever. We love you, sweet Cousin, and are thankful you are at peace and still feel you at my side.

Davitt Armstrong

April 18, 2020

Oh, Sharon ... your luminous spirit lives forever in a great warm haven in my heart. You have stood right by my side as a true and caring friend through thick and thin across these four decades. Your warm embrace and gentle mien has generously forgiven my own human failings and cheered my triumphs like a true Sister to my soul. If the laughter and good times I've shared with you and Glenn were coin, my material wealth would be immeasurable, for you have enriched me with your grace incalculably. Sharon, your priceless legacy -- yours, and Glenn's -- is embodied in your beautiful, loving daughters, and their own beautiful offspring. The grace you imbued in Erin, and Katie, and Kyra is nothing less than a wild river in full flood, unstoppable, and I will forevermore see your grace and wisdom in their eyes ... and I'll be comforted, knowing your luminous spark is imperishable. Tears have left many a track down these weathered cheeks, even as I chuckle and cherish every precious memory you have added to my store and my story. My own faith remains steadfast, that energy such as yours can be neither created nor destroyed, but can be only transformed. I believe your spirit soars now, beyond this world, beyond pain and sorrow, but never beyond our ken, and never beyond our love. We'll continue to plod along these trails, while you go soaring among those clouds and stars. You are my dear Sister, and my dear, dear friend, and our soul-sharing is one of the greatest gifts ever bestowed upon my being. I love you, Sharon, and I only got to tell you a thousand times ...
Dav

Bill Robertson

April 17, 2020

I am so sad . What a great person and great family. I hope the family knows how lucky they were to have her in their lives. She was always so kind to me.

Ron Bensik

April 16, 2020

Such a jewel of a person, she always made you feel welcome. We will miss her

Jay & Sally Short

April 15, 2020

To Glenn and the whole family, we are so sad to hear about Sharon .We wish you peace, love and comfort as you grieve. She was such an awesome person. All our love.

Danielle Freeman

April 15, 2020

To Erin and the whole family,
I am so sorry to read of Sharon's passing. I remember her bright energy and know that you are missing her beyond what any words can express. Take care of yourselves in this precarious time. Sending love, Danielle Freeman

Antonia clark

April 15, 2020

Sharon was always a bright light. Always warm and friendly and optimistic whenever I dealt with her. I'm so sorry for Glenn and his family. They were a wonderful loving couple.

Cheryl Schlabach

April 14, 2020

I am stunned to hear the news as Sharon has always been such a vibrant, kind and loving person to all she met.
I have shared many laughs with her in preparing the Snowdown Fashion Do's and Dont's show. She will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to her family.

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