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KANESTA -- Andrew Gilbert, 80, a resident of Albuquerque passed away Sunday February 7, 2010. Andrew was born on September 9, 1929 to Percy Kanesta and Bessie Boone. Andrew is survived by his wife of 55 years Eleanore Kanesta., his nine children: son Michael Kanesta of Albuquerque; daughter Elaine K. Baez and husband Eddie of Salt Lake City, Utah; son Maurice Kanesta and wife Jean of Albuquerque; daughter Elvira M. Kanesta and partner Paul Chavez of Los Lunas; son Timothy Kanesta of Albuquerque; daughter Pauline F. Baker and husband Bruce of Ogden, Utah; daughter Rose Eleanore Belone of Albuquerque; daughter Arlinda Scott and partner Brian Zamora of Albuquerque; brother Percy Kanesta and wife Ida; sister Katherine Concho and husband Robert; sister Margie Trujillo and husband Tony; sister Nellie Kanesta; fourteen grandchildren Anthony, K.C, Daniel, Lucas, Samantha, Eric, Rudy, Victoria, Charles, Monica, Mateo, Ashlee, Bryton, Bryanna; fourteen great-grandchildren Kylie, Kyron, Logan, Sierra, Nevaeh, Penny, Aaliyah, Joseph, Anthony, Johnathan, Angela, Trinity. Andrew was preceded in death by father Percy Kanesta; mother Bessie Boone; step-father Paxton Boone; sons: Andrew G. Kanesta Jr., Matthew Girard Kanesta, Henry Richard Kanesta; grandson Isaiah Chavez; great-grandson Angel Paul; and stepson Woody Jim. Andrew will be greatly missed by numerous friends and relatives. Andrew was a Korean War Veteran and a very active Missionary for the LDS Church. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the 8th Street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Final Viewing will be from 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. with Funeral Services at 11:00 am on Friday, February 12, 2010 at the LDS Chapel, located at 8130 Sage Rd. SW. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. Please join Mr. Kanesta's family for a Reception at the LDS Chapel immediately following interment. Online condolences may be expressed at www.danielsfuneral.com. Andrew's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Avenue S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
        Published on: Wed February 10, 2010