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My sympathies go out to Esther's family for their loss. It was an honor to have known Esther, and to have worked with her at UIC.
Mara Krueger
October 24, 2005 | Chicago, IL


Chicago, Illinois
Esther Parada died after a long illness on Oct. 19, 2005, at the age of 67. Esther was an artist/photographer who has been a member of UIC's School of Art & Design since 1974. She has a long history of high profile involvement in fine arts and activist arenas. She was born in Grand Rapids,...
Read MoreMy sympathies go out to Esther's family for their loss. It was an honor to have known Esther, and to have worked with her at UIC.
Mara Krueger
October 24, 2005 | Chicago, IL
Esther was one of my favorite faculty members at UIC when I did my graduate work there. I am deeply saddened by her passing, as she was truly valued and respected for her integrity, kindness and warmth. She always took the time to support my own openings,and I am sure that others in the Chicago art community will be affected by her loss. Her own artwork also was always an inspiration, and in fact, I had just shown her work last week to some students in art appreciation classes. I am so...
Beth Shadur
October 24, 2005 | Highland Park, IL
I am truly sorry about Esther's passing away. She was a wonderful person and an esteemed colleague at UIC.
Ed Garay
October 23, 2005 | Darien, IL