Michael - Age 29 - Cuarteles - Esquibel

Michael “Mikie” Eli Esquibel, 29, a resident of Cuarteles passed away after a short illness on Sunday, May 15, 2011. Michael was such a loving uncle he loved his niece & nephews. He had a special bond with his cat “T” but loved ALL animals. Michael always enjoyed the lakes. He did boating & fishing. Michael enjoyed listening to his music, and being with all his friends. He was a happy go lucky individual who was full of life. He will be dearly missed by those who knew & loved him. Michael was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Max T. Esquibel; maternal grandfather, Hector Martinez; aunt, Lulu Jaramillo; cousins: Chris and John Sherwood. Michael is survived by his parents: Max and Anita Esquibel of Cuarteles; brothers: Danny Esquibel and companion Erica Serna of Alcalde; Alejandro “Hondo” Esquibel of Española; Godson, Isaiah Esquibel of Alcalde; nephews & niece: Jayden Esquibel of Alcalde and Nicholas Esquibel of Española; maternal grandmother, Dolores Martinez of Chimayo, NM; paternal grandmother, Louise Esquibel of Cuarteles; special friend, Helen Cata of Ohkay Owingeh; numerous other loving relatives & friends. Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel at DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada with burial to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: Jamie Vigil, Josh Martinez, Eric Garcia, Jose Aguilar, Derrick Martinez and Robert Garcia. The family would like to thank Ambercare Hospice. The family of Michael “Mikie” Eli Esquibel has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.

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