George Esquibel

1939 - 2018

George Esquibel, age 79, passed away quietly with his wife by his side in his home in Shingle Springs, CA on March 3, 2018. He was born on February 15, 1939 in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He was the eldest son of Matilda Esquibel, and is survived by his beloved wife, Connie, of 49 years; his two daughters, Leona and Andrea; and two granddaughters, Olivia and Evelyn. He leaves behind his sisters, Vicky, Toni, Josie; brother, Johnny; and numerous cousins; nieces and nephews. He's preceded in death by his mother; sister, Marjorie; and brother, Anthony. While in the care of Barbara and Frank Tabor of Downieville, CA, George graduated from Downieville School, class of 1957. He discovered his love for nature and hiking and later became a deep-rooted member of the Sierra Club and would go hiking trips with his father-in-law, Ken Thatcher, throughout the western United States. George served in the Army during the Vietnam war for two years and then attended CSUS where he received a Master's Degree in Art History and was one of the early members of the Royal Chicano Airforce art collective. He then and became an art and ceramics professor at Sacramento City College for 34 years until 2006. George also served as the Chair of the Art Department, head of the Mexican Club, Teacher's union representative, and Curator for the Union Hall Gallery of Sacramento. He was also an avid fly fisherman, blacksmith, artist, and enjoyed traveling and being with his family. A Celebration of Life will be held for him on Saturday, April 7th at 12:00 Noon at the Senior Activities Center in Modesto, California. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations to the Wounded Warrior non-profit.