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Obituary for GILLESPIE


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday August 30, 2011

CURTIS SAMUEL Age 19, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on August 30, 1991 to Thomas and Jany Gillespie, in San Antonio, TX. Curtis attended Del Norte High School but graduated from Highland High School. He loved to play baseball, snow boarding, rock climbing, tattooing and could rock out with the best on his beloved guitars. Anyone who knew Curtis would say that he always had a huge infectious smile and loved to be around his family and his many friends. Curtis was preceded in death by his grandmother, Evelyn L. Gillespie and grandfather, LuVern Nogelmeier. Curtis is survived by his parents, Thomas and Jany Gillespie; brother, Thomas James Gillespie Jr.; sisters, Tamra and Cecilia Gillespie; nieces and nephews, Kameron, Amaya, Jayden, Corina; grandmother, Annaliesa Nogelmeier; his aunt, Sharon; uncles John, Mark, James H. Jr., Bruce; extended family; his longtime girlfriend, Markie Maestas. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A Visitation was held on Monday, August 29, 2011 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Service Carlisle Chapel and the Funeral Service began at 2:00 pm. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Curtis's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110 505-884-1188