E. Idabell Gabaldon

Eulalia Idabell McClellan Kanester Gabaldon died February 10, 2012, peacefully at home with her family of caregivers. Born in Albuquerque on April 29,1918 to William Wallace McClellan, Jr. and Eulalia Louisa (Duennisch) McClellan in the McClellan-Seis Family Home, 723 N. 4th Street across from McClellan Park (now the home of the Federal Courthouse). Idabell is preceded in death by her eldest daughter, Idabell Gay Kanester; her husbands, Dwain Kanester and Henery Gabaldon, Jr.; her parents and the loving family members who have gone before and are waiting to greet her. Idabell is survived by her daughters, Darla Kanester Bigham and Judith A. Kanester; 5 grand, 8 great and 10 great-great grandchildren; her brother, Eryl F. Lillard Jr. and wife, Martha; sister, Mary P. Lillard Smithwick and husband, Kim, and in-laws, Winnieferd Browning Kanester, Eleanor Schenck McClellan and Jimmie Brown; also countless nieces and nephews, cousins and their families. Idabell asked to remember the children and families of Henry Gabaldon, Jr., Henry III, Pete and Carol. At Idabell's request, there will be no services and her ashes will be placed beside Henry in the Cremation Memorial Gardens at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho. In place of flowers, a donation given in remembrance of her life to Twin Oaks Assisted Living, 3051 Twin Oaks Dr. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120 and Hospice De La Luz, 3812 Academy Parkway NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 will be appreciated. Mrs. Gabaldon's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services
4310 Sara Road SE
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
505-892-9920