Gary A. Embler

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Gary Anders Embler, (age 59) passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2010, after battling cancer for over 21 years. Son of the late Myron and Marion Embler, he was born and raised in the Newburgh, NY area. He began his architectural career in Ohio after earning his degree at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he met his partner-for-life, Elaine Spray. A resident of the Taos area since 1980, Gary was an active community member through his professional career as an architect and through his dedication to serving and improving educational opportunities for kids. Some of his activities include: Taos Tomorrow Committee Chairman, Taos Historic Preservation Commission member, Yes For Kids! Founding member, State Charter School Legislation advocate, NM Charter School Task Force member (Governors appointment), Taos Charter School Charter author, Friends of Taos Charter School founding member. He served on the Taos Charter School Governing Board, was elected to 2 terms on the Taos Municipal School Board, was a youth soccer and basketball coach, a baseball fan, a music critic, a family man, a loving husband and a wonderful father Gary continues to be an inspiration to many.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine, daughters, Katherine and Rebecca of Taos, NM, brother, Don (Lynne) of Lithia Springs, GA, sister, Susan of New Windsor, NY, brother-in-law, Elwin (Ivy) of Beavercreek, OH, brother-in-law, Carl of Colorado Springs, CO, niece, Kalee of Huntsville, AL and nephew, Damon (Brittany) of Laguna Nigel, CA., nieces Jennifer and Beth of Boston, MA.

A Celebration of Life was held on November 20, 2010, at Rivera Chapel in Taos, NM, with a reception following at the Taoseño Restaurant.(In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of Taos Charter School, P.O. Box 3009, Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557.

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Name Gary A. Embler
Date of Death November 12th, 2010
Home Town AL, US 
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Address 818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos NM 87571
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Olympia Garcia published a tribute .

Sorry to hear about your loss my deepest sympathy to your family. Gary was a wonderful person. We were lucky to have known him. From
your friends at Abes, Lina, Olympia, Abe, & Lucio

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Cynthia Roberts published a tribute .

Elaine,
I have not seen either of you in decades. I worked for Gary when he had his office above the Apple Tree. He was truly one of the kindest, sweetest, enjoyable people to work with. I'm sure you know that! My prayers are with all of you and I can see by the letters, that love is all around you...
Cynthia Roberts

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Michael & Sylvia Torrez published a tribute .

Elaine & Girls,
We offer our sympathies & regrets on the death of your husband and father. Enjoyed been with Gary on the Sch.Bd.Education for the students was his number one priority. May he be resting in peace.

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Greg, Sylvia, Ashleigh And Aaron Grycner published a tribute .

Dear Elaine and girls, we send our deepest regrets and sympathies at your time of this great loss.Gary was a wonderful, kind human being. Aaron is at a charter school in Albuquerque, so we have benefited directly from Gary's work. We will miss him.

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Peggy Watts Jeffries published a tribute .

Elaine, I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like an amazing man who really benefited his community.

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Don published a tribute .

Elaine and Girls, we were so saddened to learn that Gary passed away last Friday. I have very fond memories of our college days together at Miami University. We also had some great times living together at the Pike House. In my few visits to Taos, I remember how proud Gary was for first serving on the School Board, and later helping to bring about the charter school. He was really focused on developing educational opportunities for kids. He was a great spouse, father and friend. I will miss him. Don/mole & Eileen

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Geofrey Collins published a tribute .

Dear Elaine and family I'm so sorry to hear of Gary's passing. i worked for him in the 80's and often revisited my brother architect. He was a strong and good hearted man. I'll hope to visit you this fall to give my condolences personally. GC

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Mr. & Mrs. Edward Forde published a tribute .

Gary, you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. We are fortunate enough to live in the house designed by your firm.
Thank you for extending your friendship when we moved to Taos. Our deepest sympathy to your family and friends.

Prayers, Sandra and Edward Forde, Valdez New Mexico.

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Bob Kauffman published a tribute .

I have the good fortune of knowing Gary & family because we were fortunate to share Colorado Rockies tickets in the row right behind the Emblers. Gary & brother-in-law Carl knew a baseball geek when they saw one and we hit it off right away. We also shared similar taste in music. Gary always asked me how I was doing healthwise, no matter how tough things were for him personally. I know that anyone who knows Gary will not be surprised by that, as it it one of the many reasons Gary has so many people who loved him and cared about him so very much.

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Jim Kuschel published a tribute .

I'm so sorry to hear this bad news.
I will keep Gary in my prayers. He was a wonderful person to work with.

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Ralph And Marcie Sweet published a tribute .

We send you our love and condolences.
If all people gave the world the kind of care and energy that Gary did, what a better place it would be! Yes, he continues to be an inspiration.

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Kate Mclain published a tribute .

Embler family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. May God help you find peace during this hard time. Gary will be missed and always remembered.

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Tom "dump" Darr published a tribute .

Very sorry for your loss.

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Katherine Serna published a tribute .

Elaine and Family, We have lost a good person. I am so sorry.

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Dennis & Carmel Manzanares published a tribute .

May his soul rest in peace and may the family be comforted by God's loving hands.

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Beckie Parraz published a tribute .

Elaine and Girls,
Please accept my condolences on behalf of myself and my family.
Gary was such a good man and his public service to this community was so unselfishly given.
God Bless you and your family

Beckie

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Judith Mirus published a tribute .

Hello Elaine:
We know of your and Gary's long and valiant fight. We send our loving support to you in this sad time. We're thinking of you now, and do come by any time-- you know where we are!
Take care.
Judith and Clarence

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Geraldine (Gera) Brown published a tribute .

I love you all. R.I.P., Gary.

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Tracy Jaramillo published a tribute .

Dearest Elaine, Katherine and Rebecca,
Our deepest sympathy is with you in the loss of your dear husband/dad. He will remain always, an inspiration in his dedicated service to education and the well being of children. Gary's will and determination for making a contribution to our community was only matched by his deep love for his family. There was nothing better than a conversation with Gary about his girls! We feel truly blessed to have had Gary touch our lives. He will remain with us always.
With love and blessings,
Tracy and Greg

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Maisie Baca published a tribute .

Gary you were a great inspiration in my life and I will miss you dearly. May you rest in peace. God Bless you Elaine, Katherine and Rebecca and may he bring you peace and know he will be watching over you forever.

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Claudette, Charles, And Francisco published a tribute .

Elaine, our sympathy & prayers are with your family. We are so sorry about your loss and will keep you in our prayers!

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Tim Dimengo published a tribute .

My sincere sorrows to Gary and his family. I remember "The Little Bopper" well at Miami.

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Cynthia Raymond Sims published a tribute .

Elaine & Girls,
Gary was one of the greatest guys we have met. He gave so much to everything he did in life.
We enjoyed our time together @ Oracoke and when we were visiting Vanessa.
Our sympathy & prayers are with your family.
Cindy & Jim Sims

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Edward G Kcoh published a tribute .

Gary was a great guy I remember him well during my years at Miami and the Pike house. Sorry for the loss of such a great guy.
Eddie George

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Ann & Bill Dubiel published a tribute .

We are very saddened to learn of Gary's passing. We have so many wonderful memories of "Lil'Bopper" from his Miami U. days and visiting Taos. Our condolences to Elaine and family. With sympathy, Annie & Lush

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Irene & Lloyd Duran published a tribute .

Elaine, Katherine & Rebecca

May the Lord's peace bless you,
May His grace keep you,
May his Love lift you.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Irene, Lloyd, Suzanne, & Melanie & families

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Vanessa & Mark Chisholm published a tribute .

Always in our hearts. We love you Gary. The Chisholm's

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