Carlos Guevara Aviado ’75

IN MEMORIAM

CARLOS GUEVARA AVIADO ’75

Carlos Guevara Aviado ’75 died September 28, 2021 after more than twelve years battling cancer. He leaves behind his devoted wife of thirty-six years, Doreen. “Portsmouth Abbey provided a solid academic base and stable grounding for his formative years,” Doreen says. “He always credited the school with providing him the type of keen instruction in mathematics and physics that set him on his path to pursue a degree in Optics Engineering (University of Rochester ‘ 79) and a long career as a contractor to NASA. More so, he had a wealth of experiences at Portsmouth that helped fuel his lifelong passions for photography (The Gregorian yearbook, 1973 – 1975) as well as sailing and bicycling.” Over the years Carlos enjoyed reuniting with alumni friends at the annual Abbot’s Reception at the New York Yacht Club and at local gatherings in the Washington, D.C. area. Carlos came back to visit Portsmouth Abbey on September 22, 2011 and spent time with then Headmaster Dr. James De Vecchi, catching up on treasured memories. “I was so happy to at long last see the campus that my husband was so fond of,” Doreen remembers. “He led a full life, rich in spirit and generosity, and Portsmouth Abbey helped to shape the wonderful man he was. Please remember Carlos in your prayers.” All of us at Portsmouth Abbey pray for the repose of the soul of Carlos Guevara Aviado and offer our deepest sympathy to his family. An obituary and photo montage can be viewed at www.beallfuneral.com

Carlos Guevara Aviado ’75 (right) with then Headmaster Dr. James De Vecchi at Portsmouth Abbey, September 22, 2011.