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Mary Dunavan Obituary

SAGINAW - Mary Esther Dunavan passed peacefully into God's loving care on April 10, 2008 at the age of 71. Born and raised in San Antonio, she earned her bachelor's degree in Chemistry and in Spanish from Incarnate Word. After college, Esther began a career as a medical technologist but found a career in teaching the sciences were her calling. In San Antonio, she taught at Kennedy High School and at Wrenn Jr. High School. In 1985 she moved with her husband to Fort Worth, where she continued teaching science at Elder Middle School until her retirement from the FWISD. Her charm and her influence touched so very many. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Patrick Dunavan, Saginaw; sisters, Alicia Sipes, San Antonio and Emma Kurus, Tucson, AZ; brother, Ausencio Salazar, San Antonio; many nephews and nieces, countless friends, and her "little boys", Little Cricket and Chipper. The family will hold services in San Antonio at a later date. View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries. GUARDIAN FUNERAL HOME Fort Worth, TX 78134 817-293-8477

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Published by San Antonio Express-News from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2008.

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CARMEN CASTILLO

April 29, 2008

To my Aunt Esther, you will be missed. When I was young, I remember you to be hard at times, but that was so I would learn that life is not easy, that it can be difficult and beautiful. When I was young I didn't understand, but as I grew older I remembered. Also, thank you for showing me your loving side when I needed it.

Former student circa 1992

April 15, 2008

A wonderful teacher full of Zest, I am saddened by her passing, but filled with joy to know that Heaven now has a special Angel with them. She will continue to look over the many lives she has touched throughout the years while being a teacher. My condolences go out to the Dunavan family.

Barbara Burrell (Johnny's ex-wife)

April 14, 2008

My deepest condolences goes out to Pat. Esther will be greatly missed.

Jorge Perez

April 14, 2008

Pat and Esther were like an extended family to me. She will be greatly missed my so many.

Gilbert Cepeda

April 13, 2008

I send my condolences to The Dunavan Family. Mrs.Dunavan was my 8th grade science teacher at J.P
Elder.

Bill Dunavan

April 13, 2008

Over the years, I unfortunately didn't see Esther very often. We always seemed to live in different cities. But, I remember her as always being in a good mood and fun to talk to. And, it was obvious that she looked after Pat's welfare ! I still find it hard to call my brother Patrick. Esther is the first person I ever heard call him that. And, I think he is glad that he became Patrick.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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