JOHN went home to the Lord January 18, 2012. John was born December 14, 1932 in Las Vegas, New Mexico where he attended Las Vegas High School. He was quite an athlete who lettered in football, basketball and track along with setting records in track. He was a Veteran of the Korean War. Following his stint in the Air Force, he attended New Mexico Highlands University, where he obtained his Bachelors and Masters degrees. John was a dedicated elementary school teacher. He taught for 30 years in the Albuquerque Public Schools system, at Aztec Elementary, Arroyo del Oso, and Hubert Humphrey. He was a member of the NM Department of Education and UNM evaluating committee, visiting and observing education programs in colleges around the state of NM. After retirement, he worked with students in English as a Second Language Program at various elementary schools. John enjoyed to travel. He especially loved to camp and fish with family. John was preceded in death by his parents, Juan A. and Inez Esquibel; and sister, Annabel Breesewine. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Ann Esquibel; children, Steve Esquibel, Patricia Gonzales, John T. Esquibel, Toby Esquibel (fiance Shawna Van De Valde); grandchildren, Elena Esquibel and Jacquelyn Lucero; brothers, Pete Esquibel of San Diego, CA, Antonio Esquibel (wife Sylvia); sister, Alice Vigil of Las Vegas, NM; as well as several nieces, nephews, other family, and friends who love and will miss him. The Holy Rosary will be recited at Queen of Heaven Church on Wednesday, January 25 at 9:30 am, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial. Interment of cremains will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 4301 4th St NW ABQ, New Mexico 87107 (505) 346-1504. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
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