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Caesar (C.R.). After 97 years of a remarkable and fulfilling life, Caesar (C.R.) Sebastian, cherished father of Ann, has joined his beloved wife, Louise, who pre-deceased him in 1993. He passed away on December 12, 2004, of age-related causes. Born December 27, 1906 in Trinidad, Colorado, Mr. Sebastian was the fourth child in a family of 13. His parents, Virginia Ciccone and Charles Sebastian immigrated from Italy in the 1890s and settled on a large farm east of Trinidad. Later, when the family moved to Raton, Caesar attended and graduated from Raton High School as Valedictorian of his class, and went on to receive a Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Colorado, Boulder. While there he was a member and President of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, a member of the Colorado Marching Band and Phi Beta Kappa. While in Boulder, he was also a member of the Colorado National Guard. In 1931, he moved to Santa Fe where he worked as the Assistant State Comptroller. He met and married Louise Josephine Gross, a Missouri native who was visiting Santa Fe, in 1934, and they had one daughter, born 1937. Subsequently, Sebastian was appointed State Comptroller by then-Governor John E. Miles, beginning what was to be a long and distinguished career with the State of New Mexico in several different capacities and at the behest of Governors Miles, Dempsey, Campbell, Mabry and King, among others. He was a 63-year member of Lions Clubs International where he served as president and treasurer, as well as longtime involvements with Toastmasters Club, the National Society of Public Accountants, where he served as President, and the National Association of Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers as First Vice President. A C.P.A., Caesar established a private accounting firm that thrived in both Santa Fe and Albuquerque for many years, finally closing in 2004. His lifelong love of gardening, his many friendships, and his fiercely independent spirit sustained him to the end. Survived by daughter Ann, Santa Rosa CA; sister Helen Edwards, Raton; brothers Julius V. and Marion T. and sisters-in-law Margaret (Victor) and Cleo (Marion) all of Santa Fe; nieces Terri Sebastian, Socorro, Frieda Sebastian, Santa Fe, Beverly Pecotte (Richard), Farmington NM; Kathy Yob, Glendale CA; nephews Anthony Cafarelli (Margaret), Mesa AZ; Michael Sebastian (Sally), Bainbridge Island WA; Charles Sebastian (Linda), Newport Beach CA; James and Harry Yob, Glendale CA; Mark Edwards (Sue), Carlsbad, and numerous grand-nieces and nephews. Services will be held Thursday, December 16, 2004, 11:00 am, at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE. Interment will take place Saturday, December 18, 2004, 2:00 pm, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Raton, NM. Friends may visit Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lions Eye Foundation, the Animal Humane Association of New Mexico, or an organization of your choice. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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