Contributions to the tribute of Christine Diane Sevilla

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Tuesday, May 3, 2016

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Betty Ting posted a condolence

Sunday, March 7, 2010

I happened to meet Christine with Tim outside the Pittsford Library three days before her life was cut short. We have talked via email since 1995 when she came to me as the first client of my home dressmaking business which reloacated to Rochester at that time. We immediately became friends. She had encouraged and supported my business since. She arranged for Democrat & Chronicles to do a story on my business in December 2007. Her friendship, support and environmental activism, including her attempts to keep Monroe Parks safe from mountain bikes for hearing-impaired people, will always be remembered. I really missed her a lot.

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Jeananne Thomas posted a condolence

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Christine and I sat next to each other in the First Unitarian Church choir for years. We often managed to get each other giggling about sometime. Sometimes it would get out of hand to the point where we would get "the look" from the Choir Director. I miss her high notes in the choir. I also enjoyed attending Christine's SuperBowl parties when the 49ers were playing. She was always so full of cheer and fun to be around. I am truly saddened by her death. It is still unbelievable. She will be missed!

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LuAnne Hughes posted a condolence

Thursday, December 17, 2009

In the 80's I worked with Christine at Strong Hospital. When she left, I lost track of her until one day, shortly after I moved onto Rollingwood Drive, I saw her walking her dog, and we began our friendship again. She would invite me to her home for her "meet the politician" nights. She gave me one of her calendars that I will always cherish. My favorite memory will be when my spaniel would run up to her to smell her boots, Christine would throw her head back and giggle - of course, he loved the attention she gave him, but it was her muddy boots that he wanted to smell. The neighborhood will not be the same without Christine and Riley. Rest in peace, Christine. To Christine's family, I am deeply sorry for your loss.

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sharol sevilla posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Watching you play flute, first chair. Having three fathers. Going to school with you. Your Laugh. Your smile. Eating Jell-O in bed and then sleeping in it. The ticking of your clock. They are all such dear memories that I will always cherish. You have always been a positive force in my life. Your energy, calming. Your beauty boundless. Be at peace Christine. Love, your cousin Sharol

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Bruno Chalifour posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Christine Sevilla was dedicated, passionate even, about the areas of her life on which she had decided to work. Extremely sensitive, she suffered from and responded to what she experienced in society as coldness, lethargy, bad faith, hypocrisy, selfishness, ignorance, and disrespect for nature and beauty. She fought these human foibles with words and images, with poetry and the visual arts. Rhetoric was another lever that she used. It reflected her extraordinary capacity for organizing information, generating and steering collaborations. I must say that I find it strange to be one of the few men here bringing my testimony to the life and work of someone who sought information, help, empathy and attention from so many of us. Although… Christine and I had a few common views on the society of human beings. Over the past seven years I have witnessed her add and combine photography and the environment to her primary social interests, music and teaching. She was a very dedicated and hard-working person. She applied all her energy, focus, and sensitivity to the areas on which she had set her mind and her heart. In the recent years she had accomplished more in photography and for the environment than most have in a lifetime. It is so disheartening to see such accomplishments stopped so brutally in their tracks. She is and will be missed. Her work will remain beyond coldness, lethargy, bad faith, hypocrisy, selfishness, ignorance, and disrespect for nature and beauty. She accomplished that!

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Rochelle Bell posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

I met Christine when she began working with the Black Creek Watershed Coalition on the Black Creek Watershed Map Guide. She graced us with more patience, insight and artistic mastery than we ever could have expected. Check out the Map Guide at www.blackcreekwatershed.org. It is stunning. Working together on the Map Guide led to a friendship that was beginning to deepen and that I am sad to loose. Christine never ceased to amaze me with her passion, intelligence, talents and energy. My heartfelt sympathy to her family – my thoughts are with you.

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Rochelle Bell posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

I met Christine when she began working with the Black Creek Watershed Coalition on the Black Creek Watershed Map Guide. She graced us with more patience, insight and artistic mastery than we ever could have expected. Check out the Map Guide at www.blackcreekwatershed.org. It is stunning. Working together on the Map Guide led to a friendship that was beginning to deepen and that I am sad to loose. Christine never ceased to amaze me with her passion, intelligence, talents and energy. My heartfelt sympathy to her family – my thoughts are with you.

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Janet McKie & Eric Moon posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you. We knew Christine and Tim for over 10 years. We had the honor and pleasure to take care of Miss Anna Riley when they would travel and we will miss all of them very much. It has been a huge loss, 3 fold. Knowing Christine, I know I have been blessed by an angel. Her loving presence lives in the hearts of all of us that have known her. Peace, Peace, Peace

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Uncle Hank Martin posted a condolence

Monday, December 14, 2009

Needless to say I was totally shocked at the news of dear Christine. The family and the community has lost a wonderful, passionate and caring champion of everything that is beautiful to all of us. Heaven has gained another Angel but my heart aches.

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Carol Yaeger-Rosario posted a condolence

Monday, December 14, 2009

Though I missed the opportunity to know Christine well myself, her care and concern for my mother Janet (her neighbor) for many years was very much appreciated by my family especially after my father's passing. My mother has always spoken of Christine with fondness and appreciation and I know she will be truly missed.

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Elaine Jacobsen posted a condolence

Monday, December 14, 2009

We lived next to Powder Mills Park for 20 years. Several years ago a number of pine trees along our fence were cut down and left on the ground. This seemed like a potential fire hazard to the park as well as to our home. Christine came to see the mess and a short time later, the dead trees were removed. Her ability to get things done is sadly missed. She was truly a joy to know and sing with.

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Anny-Odile Colson posted a condolence

Monday, December 14, 2009

From when we met in 1992, I’ve always kept the souvenir of Christine’s kindness, warmth and gentleness. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Ellen Henry posted a condolence

Monday, December 14, 2009

I clearly remember first meeting Christine at a "Candlelight Dinner" at the home of another First Unitarian member. She was such a vivacious and friendly member of the party. It was only later that I gradually learned of her many artistic talents and diverse interests that she shared with the church and the greater community. We'll miss them all.

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Lisa Sevilla posted a condolence

Monday, December 14, 2009

When I think of my Aunt Christine, I remember her kind presence during my childhood years. I will never forget the excitement I felt before she came for a visit. Unlike some people who don’t have time for young children, she always took an interest in the lives of my sisters and me and treated us like adults. As a young girl, I was impressed by her womanly beauty and her good taste in makeup and fashion. When she visited she would pass on clothes to my sisters and me and she would braid our hair into beautiful styles. Her skills as a photographer of nature are well known, but she also took excellent photographs of people. The best photos I have of my sisters and me were taken by her. I fondly remember her interest in cooking, something that I share now, and I still can taste her delicious salsa that we always ate during visits. Her loss came as a terrible shock to me and I will always miss the chance I could have had to be closer to her as an adult.

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Sandra Woods posted a condolence

Sunday, December 13, 2009

I was so very sorry to hear of Christine's passing. I worked with christine many years ago at sherwood Manor restaurant. She was a delight to work with and so funny! I'm so glad to have had the pleasure of knowing her.

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Patricia Stone posted a condolence

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Remembering Christine from the days when we both worked at Strong Memorial Hospital. To her family, I'm very sorry for your loss. Christine usually had a smile, and was an active contributor to projects we worked on as a team. Keep her in your happy memories.

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Denni Day posted a condolence

Sunday, December 13, 2009

The last conversation I had with Christine focused on our dogs. We laughed about Riley's early puppy days, with those sharp puppy teeth and proclivity to stealing socks, and how she had grown to become the most beautiful Springer imagined. Riley played merrily and often with many of our Springers...and, over lunch, we laughed through these memories. I will remember the time we spent together last summer...and our shared realization that dogs do all they can to make us better humans. Godspeed to you, Christine, my special friend for 22 years.

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Gail Russell posted a condolence

Sunday, December 13, 2009

I worked with Christine for a short time at Strong. I found her to be so kind, caring, funny and professional. She made a definite impression on me and I have thought of her often over the years. I extend my sympathies to her family. She will be missed.

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Carolyn Pena Parks posted a condolence

Thursday, December 10, 2009

To Christine, my beautiful cousin, the little sister I never had. We grew up and grew apart. I am sorry I did not know you as the intense, vivacious woman you became. I will always treasure our reunion last year, as well as the gifts and memories you have left to all of us. Uncle Michael, Chuck, Michael and your families, my heart breaks for you.

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Lew Ward-Baker posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Chriatine enriched the lives of those of us who sang with her, only one of the many things she gave us all. In my dream she took the form of a beautiful little blue and yellow bird.

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Mary Ann & Bruce Cady posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Our paths crossed with Christine due to our love of wetlands and the environment. Being enfolded into Christine's world was like meeting an old friend after an absence of several years...time stood still. She was a beautiful, soft spoken woman of passion and great talent. Her photography and publications are her legacy, along with the place in all of our hearts where she will remain forever. No matter what you asked of her, no matter how busy she was...she found the time to devote to the cause. She invades my thoughts every day...and I still cannot believe she has been taken from us. To know her was to admire and to love her immediately.

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Caroline Myers posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

I have known Christine for about 5 years. I worked with her on various wetland and invasive species projects. She was so passionate about the environment and really wanted to make the world a better place. She had such incredible dedication and spirit! I really admired her willingness to devote so much of her free time to wetland and invasive species issues. This is a great loss for our community and she will be greatly missed.

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Diane Hope posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Christine Seville The death of Christine Seville is a tragic loss for the greater Rochester community. She was exceptional and gifted, never faltering in her belief that with energy, creativity and honesty, people could change society for the better. I first met Christine over 20 years ago. A close knit group of old friends had made their individual ways to Rochester—often we all went out together to dance to the music of friends who performed in local clubs. Christine joined us frequently and her talent and joyfulness livened our evenings considerably. She was a spirited and engaging dancer who could effortlessly make everyone get up and dance. As friends moved away, Christine and I did not maintain much social contact, but our paths crossed frequently. We shared an interest in art, photography, visual communication and especially environmental issues. Christine presented two papers at the Kern conferences on Visual Communication, both based on her work photographing Monroe County parks and wetlands—subjects of some of her stunning brochures . She educated us all about the value of our local green space and was vigilant about saving the parks from misuse. Once she taught Visual Communication as an adjunct while I was on leave and we spent a lot of time exchanging ideas for the course—her creativity was catching and inspiring. Most recently Christine and I worked together on activities concerning the environmental risks involved in hydraulic fracturing methods proposed to drill for natural gas in New York State. She was tireless in her efforts to educate the public and to confront and resist the spread of misinformation. I last saw Christine on October 19, at a forum on gas drilling she helped put together for the Federation of Monroe County Environmentalists. As usual she was direct in her questions and informed in her comments. She never lost her sense of outrage at the wasteful destruction of the natural world. She will be missed greatly–the community is immeasurably diminished without her. Diane Hope

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Jessica Sevilla posted a condolence

Monday, December 7, 2009

I remember my aunt Christine as a creative, vivacious woman. She brought warmth to her nieces lives and made us feel loved and appreciated whenever she was around. From her creative pursuits to her beloved dogs, delicious cooking, and extroversion, she quickly made a lasting impression on me. I always valued her confidence in the pursuit of her interests and passion in support of her beliefs and ideals. I was stunned by her loss and will always feel her missing presence in my life. To imagine a future without her is heartbreaking. I am glad she had so many good friends and that her life was well-lived, I only wish I could have had more time to know her.

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Sally Wood Winslow posted a condolence

Monday, December 7, 2009

My thoughts are prayers are especially with all of Christine's family as we suffer the pain of her loss. She was a treasure to many. She made a difference with her efforts to do good and her talents to get it done. I would love to know her when we could be old ladies together.

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Linda Anderson posted a condolence

Monday, December 7, 2009

Dear Christine, You were an amazing women with a beautiful heart. you have left us with many wonderful memories. I will cherish the time we spent together at our family reunion. You serenaded the family with your beautiful voice. You will forever be in our hearts. My love and prayers go out to Uncle Mike, Chuckie,Michael and your families.

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Erin Denney-Koelsch posted a condolence

Monday, December 7, 2009

Christine was a beloved member of our church choir at First Unitarian and her beautiful soaring voice is such a heavenly memory for me. She also graciously offered to do a photo shoot of me at my new house in 2004, and her photos are present in all of my family member's homes. She will be sorely missed.

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Donald & Paula Bataille posted a condolence

Sunday, December 6, 2009

The camera is only a tool to look out upon the world. With it Christine recorded places so many of us see but few know. Her voice told stories in song that took us to places we might never visit. Whatever her interest, her passion peaked. She has left us to explore our world with new eyes and voice. She has left a challenge. Our deep condolences to her beautiful family and friends.

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Joanne Hoefler posted a condolence

Sunday, December 6, 2009

To Christine - U R in Mom's & my hearts forever. Christine - a spirit that touched our souls w/ such relentless & caring determination in all her pursuits - leaving us a legacy of her compassion for the environment that is a gift for all of us to protect & defend. Loving thoughts to her devoted family, We R here for U, Joanne & Aunt Frances.

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Lorraine Sevilla Thomas posted a condolence

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Dearest Christine, Tonight the stars are dim as you are no longer here to brighten our lives. Our loss is great as you were a remarkable woman who accomplished great & good things! I will miss your sweet serenades at Sevilla gatherings, your art work, especially those calendars and,of course,beautiful you. Y I was ...I am...and I ALWAYS will be PROUD to call you my cousin! Heartfelt hugs to your brothers Michael and Chuck and to your precious father as they deal with the pain of losing such a gift as you.

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Alison Clarke posted a condolence

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Knowing Christine only these past few years, I have a variety of memories from our Federation of Monroe Cty. Environmentalists, but the one that stands out was her organizing of a Madrigalia Concert around the theme of spring and the beauty of nature. She invited environmental groups to share their concerns and work bringing it together with the most incredible music and poetry about our prescious earth.

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Barbara Bissell-Erway and husband Marty Erway posted a condolence

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Dear Family of Christine Sevilla, We were blessed by Christine, her many talents, her generosity in sharing them, her passions for protecting the environment. It will be our honor to memorialize her in song at the University of Rochester. Thank you for the gift of one so artfully loving. We are better for having worked with her in song. We say at First Unitarian, "to live in hearts that love is not to die" I hope you find comfort in this as we do, Faithfully in loving memory, Barbara and Marty

Christine Diane Sevilla

1951 - 2009

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