Jaime Estavillo

IN MEMORY OF: Jaime Estavillo Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – MURPHYSBORO 1421 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, Illinois It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jaime Estavillo, aged 83, of Carbondale. Jaime passed away peacefully at Carbondale Memorial Hospital on February 26, 2024. Born on February 5, 1941, in Safford, Arizona, Jaime was a cherished son of the late Frank and Gregoria (Montoya) Estavillo and brother to Francisco Estavillo of Tucson, AZ. Jaime leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Shirley; his daughter, Mary, and son-in-law, Ed, along with their children, Kaelyn and Mackenzie Barry, of O'Fallon, MO; and his son, John, and his children, Isabella and Nicholas Estavillo, of Round Rock, TX. Jaime's passing deeply saddens his family, leaving an irreplaceable void filled with cherished memories and profound love. Jaime was a beacon of knowledge and guidance. He received his early education at Sacred Heart Elementary and Mansfeld Jr. High in Tucson Arizona; then graduated from Tucson High School in 1959. He pursued a higher education with vigor and passion, earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona. He continued his education at UC Davis earning his PhD in1970 and went on to a postdoctoral position at UCLA. He became an assistant professor at Dartmouth Medical School. The family moved to Carbondale in 1975 where he joined the faculty at Southern Illinois University Medical School. He taught first year medical students in addition to becoming Chair of the medical school Anatomy Department. He retired from SIUC Medical School after 30 years of teaching and research. He was honored as Teacher of the Year by medical students in 2003 and again in 2004. Jaime was renowned not only for his professional achievements but also for his adventurous spirit and love for the outdoors. Alongside his son, John, he climbed Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador, as well as backpacked many of the mountain ranges here in the US. He has kayaked Glacier Bay Alaska and river rafting the Colorado in Utah and Tatshenshini rivers in Alaska. In his later years, Jaime cherished bicycling with friends on the Katy Trail, embracing every opportunity to explore and enjoy the world around him. Beyond his adventures, Jaime was known for his interests in woodworking, traveling, photography, and was an avid runner. Jaime's journey through life was marked by unwavering kindness, dedication to his family, and a passion for teaching and exploring the great outdoors. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Services to honor Jaime's life and legacy will be held on March 2, 2024. Visitation will be from 10am until 12:00pm and a service from 12pm until 1pm at Crain Funeral Home, 1421 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL. A celebration of life will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jaime's memory to the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) to continue his legacy and support for others. Arrangements have been entrusted to Crain Funeral Home.

Jaime Estavillo

February 5, 1941 - February 26, 2024