The woman whose body was found near Devil's Bathtub in Mendon Ponds Park early this morning has been unofficially identified as environmentalist Christine Sevilla. Her husband, Timothy Wells, been arrested and charged with her murder. Timothy Wells pleaded not guilty during his arraignment this afternoon.
Sevilla was a passionate advocate for environmental issues, whose most recent focus had been parks and wetlands.
"She was incredibly idealistic, which was also her great strength," says Dick Spade, a fellow environmentalist and friend of Sevilla's.
Sevilla was also an accomplished artist and photographer - she often found ways to combine her love of nature and her love of art, like in the photos and design work she produced for a guide to the Black Creek watershed.
Comments for "Christine Sevilla, passionate environmentalist, found dead " (3)
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Brandon Tones said on Dec. 02, 2009 at 10:05am
Rest in Peace Christine. You were a wonderful person and professor. As a result of your work with students the world is a better place. Thanks for everything you have done. - Brandon
Carol Manuel said on Dec. 03, 2009 at 11:19pm
I met Christine by happenstance at a recent meeting on gas drilling at Brighton Town Hall. She gave me one of the exquisite brochures she put together about Black Creek Watershed. The photos are stunningly beautiful. I wish I had known her. Her friends have told me what a remarkable person she was.
stlo7 said on Dec. 06, 2009 at 10:14am
Christine was a remarkable person and this was a shock to the local community. I posted a video of Christine speaking at the Monroe County Parks and Recreation forum. Best to remember Christine working to make a difference.
http://rochesterturning.com/2009/12/02/rip-christine-sevilla-shocked-stunned-and-saddened/
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