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Esther Gatewood, age 80, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2007 in Albuquerque. She was born to Jose and Adela Candelaria on July 1, 1927 in Denver, CO. After marrying Clarence Gatewood in 1951, she devoted her life to her family and spent it taking care of her children while traveling all over the world with her husband, as he served in the United States Army. In her later life she fought a courageous battle with Cancer and against all odds fought through the pain and discomfort to see her family grow. Esther was very dedicated to 2nd Presbyterian Church. She spent a lot of her time involved in the daily activities of the church. Her father was the minister for over 27 years and married all of his children at 2nd Presbyterian Church. Her love for her family and her church will never be forgotten. Esther was the heart of her family. She is survived by her two sons, Donald Gatewood and wife, Evelyn, David Gatewood and wife, Lynn; eight grandchildren, Anna Gatewood-Hobbs and husband, Christopher, Daniel Gatewood and wife, Lisa, Christopher Hulliger, Donna Gatewood-Minson, and husband, Travis, Miguel Gatewood, Barbara Gatewood, Marcus Hulliger, and Nicole Gatewood; four great-grandsons, Chaz Gatewood, Elijah Teachey, Steven Teachey and Travis Minson, Jr; two brothers, Carlos Candelaria and Joe Candelaria and wife, Priscilla; and two sisters, Lena De Herrera and Ruth Boelman and husband, Daryl. Esther is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Gatewood; one daughter, Cheryl Gatewood-Hulliger; a granddaughter, Criselda Gatewood-Teachey; and sister, Fidelia Herrera. Funeral services will be held at 2nd Presbyterian Church on Thursday, August 9, 2007, 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Roberto Woodruff. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to 2nd Presbyterian Church General Fund, 812 Edith Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. French Mortuary, Inc. 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400 www.frenchmortuary.com
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