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GERSTEL -- Esther Jimenez Gerstel, 86, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2007. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 16, 1921. Esther met her beloved husband, "Whitey," while they were both serving in the Navy in Clearfield, UT. They were married in 1946. Esther and Whitey owned an operated Whitey's Wallpaper Center and Esther's Ladies' Wear. They also kept a residence in Jemez Springs, NM since 1968 and eventually retired there in 1980. Esther enjoyed singing in the church Choir and exercising with friends at the Palo Duro Senior Center. She had many friends and relatives in New Mexico and will be greatly missed by her loving family. Esther was preceded in death by her beloved husband, "Whitey." She is survived by her daughter, Judy and husband, David Clarke of FL; sons, Chuck and wife, Sharon, and Steve, all of Albuquerque; six grandchildren, Jason and wife, Michelle, Jennifer and husband, Patrick, Melissa, Brittany, Ashley, and Dustin; three great-grandchildren, Colin, Madison, Delaney and one more due any day. Services will be held Friday, July 13, 2007, 10:30 a.m., at the Second Presbyterian Church, 812 Edith NE, with Rev. Roberto Woodruff officiating. Pallbearers will be Jason Burwitz, Dustin Gerstel, Manuel Jimenez, Steve Jimenez, Bo Garcia, Darrin Jimenez, Ray Reichbach, and Jeff Reichbach. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Second Presbyterian Church, 812 Edith Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333 www.frenchmortuary.com
        Published on: Wed July 11, 2007