A lifelong El Pasoan, Estela married the love of her life, Robert Bustamante, whom she was devoted and married to for 64 years. Together they raised a family of four girls. Estela was a teacher in the El Paso Independent School District for over 30 years. Although she could be known as a challenging teacher that pushed her students, she was often told by former students she was “one of their very favorites”.
Estela is predeceased by her husband Robert and her grandson Brandon. She is survived by her four daughters, Aida Fowler (Jim), Laura Gryta, Margie Bruner (Bob), Alyce Lee (Todd), and eight grandchildren, Caitlin, Garrett, Hannah, Robert, John, Austin, Andrew, Peter, and great grandson, William.
A Rosary and Mass will take place on Monday, May 22, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church at 11:00 am. Following, she will be laid to rest at Ft. Bliss National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial donations be made to Casa Vida Recovery Alliance, 3501 Hueco Ave, El Paso, TX 79903-4312.
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