GARBIN - Elida Garbin, 66, passed away on February 12, 2009. She was born May 24, 1942 in La Chorrera, Panama to Manuel and Elodia (Montero) Esturain. Elida was a resident of Albuquerque for 37 years. She retired as an LPN, also loved to shop and garden. Elida had unconditional love as a wife, mother and grandmother. She was a most caring and giving person. Elida is survived by her loving husband, H. Douglas Garbin; son and daughter in law, John and Danielle, and their daughter Victoria Coon; daughter and son in law, Caroline and Daryl Strong, and their son, Dylan Strong; brother and sister in law, Ronald and Mary Lou Garbin and their son Eric Garbin; brothers, Jose Alfonso Esturain, Luis Ernesto Esturain; sisters, Lilia Maria Esturain; niece, Olga and Juan Arguello, and their son, John Arguello; nephew, Gustavo Esturain; niece, Yaneth and Heriberto Acosta, and their children, Aaron, Amanda and Arianna; and numerous nieces and nephews in Panama. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Elida's memory to the American Cancer Society or charity of your choice. Funeral services have been entrusted to:
Daniels Family Funeral Services
7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-0010