Jennifer Estrada

Jennifer was born on December 7, 1990 at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was the daughter of Jaime and Yolanda Estrada. Jennifer grew up in Las Vegas. She was raised with three siblings. She had an older brother Rene, brother Jaime Jr., and younger sister Esmeralda.

Jennifer was an active child who took part in basketball, soccer and boxing. In her spare time she liked reading, shopping, and spending time with her family. However, to Jennifer, the most fun to be had was simply playing and spending time with her friends.

A typical teenager, Jennifer had a fairly happy high school experience, making that critical transition from adolescence to adulthood. She graduated from Southeast Tech in 2008. She enjoyed some classes more than others, having favorite subjects and teachers. Her favorite class in high school was history. The teacher she enjoyed learning from the most was Mrs. Buckner. She graduated with an Advanced Diploma and graduated with Honors.

Jennifer enjoyed her college years, which may have been a challenge with all of the academics, responsibilities, and the sudden freedom that accompanied them, but Jennifer was able to manage the balancing act. She earned her Bachelors in Healthcare Administration and Policy. Her favorite course was communication.

Always considered a “good” friend to those she knew, Jennifer enjoyed a broad group of acquaintances and several very close friends during her lifetime. While growing up, some of her best friends were Jessica F. and Lizeth G. Later in life, she became friends with Elizabeth, Rosely, and Jessica F.

Jennifer married Margarito Chaidez in Las Vegas on June 9, 2012. Empathic and loyal, Jennifer was committed to making her new family happy.

Jennifer worked hard to be a good mother to her children and she did her best to fulfill their needs. Jennifer was blessed with one child, Valeria Chaidez.

Fortunately, Jennifer enjoyed what she did for a living. Showing a strong work ethic, Jennifer worked diligently and did her best to succeed in her career. Her primary occupation was an Administrative Assistant. Jennifer always sought to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.

Jennifer enjoyed her leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. Her favorite hobbies were hiking and going to the gym. She was content to enjoy her favorite pastimes alone but was also willing to share her interests with others.

Jennifer found pleasure in sports. Jennifer was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following her favorite events whenever she had the chance to do so. Top on her list to watch was gymnastics.

Jennifer’s faith was important to her. She was a member of the Christian community.

Jennifer was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. One of her favorites was Princess, a Pitbull.

Jennifer passed away on June 17, 2016 at her home in Henderson, Nevada. Jennifer fought a brave battle against cancer. She is survived by her daughter Valeria Chaidez. Services were held at Palm Eastern Mortuary. Jennifer was laid to rest in the Legacy Garden at Palm Eastern Cemetery.

Simply stated, Jennifer was a good and kind person, an individual who will for all time be remembered by her family and friends as being a caring and giving person, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Jennifer leaves behind her a legacy of life-long friendships and many cherished memories.

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Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;