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ELSBROCK -- Robert Timothy Elsbrock suddenly and painlessly left this life on October 5, 2006 while vacationing in France. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert George and Mary Gene Elsbrock of Santa Fe and Albuquerque. He is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Carmen; adoring children, Monica Elsbrock and son, Sawyer of Austin, TX; Lynn Elsbrock Manicki, husband, Ken, sons, Timothy and Christian of Fountain Hills, AZ, Robert Timothy Elsbrock Jr., wife, Jocelyn and children, Lily, Oliver and Benito of Santa Fe; cherished sisters, Mary Ellen Rock and family, Ruth Ann Elsbrock and family of Albuquerque, dear sister and brother-in-law, Olivia and Bob Isselhard and family of Hobbs, NM. Tim, as he was known to his family and friends, was born in Cincinnati, OH in 1935. His family moved to Santa Fe in 1942. He attended St. Michael's grade school and high school. He attended the University of New Mexico, graduating from the College of Pharmacy in 1957 and began his Pharmacy career, which he respected and was intensely proud of throughout his life. Tim married Carmen Torres in 1959 beginning a life-long love story that inspires all of us to this day. Tim lived in the community he loved, Santa Fe, and for many years owned and operated Zook's Pharmacy on the Plaza. Zook's was a significant season in his life where he actively involved his young family in the business. He participated in many civic organizations including; The Historical Styles Committee, the Plaza Use Committee, Fiesta Council, served on the Board of Directors for the Villa Therese Clinic and was a member of the Lions Club for over 25 years. Tim was a pharmacist on staff at St. Vincent's Hospital. Tim, our Dad, was a lifelong fisherman. He was passionate about fly fishing and had incredible stories which he regularly recanted. He loved nothing more than to spend time with friends and we are certain those memories will live on in your hearts. He had an infectious smile, sense of humor, generous spirit and compassion which inspire us all and he will be sorely missed. The family will hold a private Funeral Service in Albuquerque with internment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. A Memorial Service celebrating his remarkable life will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at Cristo Rey Church in Santa Fe at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the UNM College of Pharmacy where a sustaining scholarship fund has been established. Tim Elsbrock Scholarship Fund Attention: Megan Thompson UNM College of Pharmacy MSC09 5360 1UNM 2502 Marble NE Albuquerque, NM 87131-001 Donation checks payable to: UNM Alumni Assoc. Foundation - Tim Elsbrock Scholarship Fund Written with respect and everlasting love by his children, Monica, Lynn, and Tim
        Published on: Sun October 15, 2006