George Estevez Obituary

Estevez, George died on September 18, 2009 due to complications of Alzheimer's Disease. He was 83 years old. George was born in Tampa, FL to Antonio and Augusina Estevez on October 16, 1925. After serving in the armed forces, he spent most of his life in Chicago teaching choral music in the Chicago Public Schools. He attained his Batchelor's and Master's degrees in Voice at the Chicago Music College which is now part of Roosevelt University. He also earned a Choir Master certificate from the American Guild of Organists. Besides being choir director in various churches, he and his partner, David Mayer, founded the Chicago Chamber Choir which later changed its name to the Choral Ensemble of Chicago. The Ensemble gabe four subscription concerts every year at St. Paul's United Church of Christ on Fullerton and Quigley Seminary Chapel. Geor was a member of the Cliff Dweller's Club of Chicago, The Chicago Arts Club, and American Choral Directors Association. He is survived by his lifelong partner, David Mayer, his sister Marcedes McDonald and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held a St. Paul's United Church of Christ on Fullerton. Any gifts should be made to St. Paul's Church and Rainbow Hospice. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-251-5058.