Stella Hernandez Arispe

Stella was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend. She was the devoted wife of Thomas Esquivel Arispe, with whom she shared 73 loving years of marriage. Together they made their home in San Antonio, Texas, where Stella built a life centered on faith, family, service, and love.

Stella’s memory will forever live in the hearts of her loving husband, Thomas Esquivel Arispe. She is also remembered by her children: her sons, Adam H. Arispe and his wife Irma P. Arispe, and Thomas H. Arispe Jr.; and her daughters, Pauline A. Cardenas, Alice A. Suarez, Hope A. Romero and her husband George Romero, and Christella A. Garcia and her husband Jimmy Garcia Jr. She is further survived by her 24 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren, all of whom were deeply loved and cherished.

Stella is reunited in Heaven with her beloved daughter, Mary Esther Arispe. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Louisa Hernandez; her brother, Raul Hernandez; her sisters, Maria Prouty, Martha Morales, Francis Tirado, Lillie Rosales, and Janie Carranza; and her mother-in-law, Pauline E. Campos.

Stella will be fondly remembered for her love of dancing to Conjunto music and for her endless energy. Dancing was her passion, and she brought joy to everyone who watched her dance and celebrate life.

Stella was deeply involved in her community and her passions. She proudly served as the Vice President of the Henry Zimmerley Conjunto, where her love for Conjunto music and dancing shined brightly. She also dedicated her time to education as a teacher’s aide at Cenizo Park School, where she touched the lives of many children with her kindness and care.

Mom, you are always on our minds. You bring tears to our broken hearts, but then you bring a smile when we see you dancing in a video, because dancing was what you loved to do. You were a great dancer. Thank you for being such a loving and sweet mom. We are so blessed to have had you with us to the age of 90. We will carry with us your unconditional love, your strength, and your memories forever. Again, thank you for everything you did for us. We love you, Mom.

Now you are dancing with your loved ones up in Heaven.

Thank you, Jesus.

Visitation will be held at Funeraria Del Angel Trevino Funeral Home, located at 226 Cupples Road, San Antonio, Texas 78237, on February 18, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight), with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m.

A processional will depart from the funeral home for a Mass of the Resurrection on February 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, located at 1715 North Zarzamora Street, San Antonio, Texas 78201.

The committal service will follow at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory, located at 7735 Gibbs Sprawl Road, San Antonio, Texas 78239.

Pallbearers will include Arturo Cardenas Jr., Paul Hernandez, Raul Suarez III, Rene Suarez, Ralph Almendarez Jr., Jimmy Garcia III, Thomas Arispe III, and George John Romero II.