Estela was born on April 4, 1942 to Juan Jose and Antonia Aguilar. She was mother to sons Richard, Manuel, Ray, and daughters Cookie, Mary Lou, and Cecilia. She worked for Farah Levi’s and Sun Apparel. Estella’s passion for baking and decorating cakes was admired by her grandchildren, who gave her the nickname “Grandma Cakes.”
Estela was preceded in death by her parents Juan Jose and Antonia Aguilar, brother Juan Aguilar, sister Olga Perez, sons Manuel Garcia and Ray Aguilar, daughter Cecilia Garcia, great-grandson Jaydon Porras, daughter-in-law Tencha Garcia, and son-in-law Frank Barraza. She is survived by her sisters Maria Luisa Garcia and Isela Garcia, son Richard, daughter Cookie Barraza, and daughter Mary Lou Ramirez (wife to Mark Hernandez). Estela’s legacy also continues through her 12 grandchildren, 24 grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.
From your family and friends, rest in peace, Estella. We love you. You will be missed.
A visitation for Estela will be held Monday, June 28, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hillcrest Funeral Home, 1060 North Carolina Dr., El Paso, Texas 79915. A vigil will occur Monday, June 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM, 1060 North Carolina Dr., El Paso, Texas 79915.
A funeral mass will occur Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 9:00 AM at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, 8011 Williamette Ave, El Paso, Texas 79907.
A graveside service will occur Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Evergreen Cemetery East, 12400 East Montana, El Paso, Texas 79938.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestfuneralhomeeast.com for the Garcia family.
