Estela was a woman of strength, compassion, and determination. She was the first in her family to graduate from college—an achievement that marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to caring for others. She earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Incarnate Word College and later completed a master’s degree in allied health administration from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos.
Estela dedicated her life to nursing, serving with empathy and professionalism throughout her career. After many years in the field, she became the Director of Nursing at Villa Rosa Hospital. She later continued her service at the VA Hospital in San Antonio, where she cared for veterans with deep respect and compassion. Her work touched countless lives and reflected the heart she poured into everything she did.
After retiring from nursing, Estela embraced a life of joy and connection. She loved traveling to Las Vegas and playing bingo with her sisters, cherishing those special moments of fun and laughter. At home, she found her greatest happiness spending time with her beloved great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Salustina Martinez and Tomas Gonzalez, and her sisters, Alice De Los Santos, Lily Galvez, Consuela Castaneda, Oralia Vargas, and Dora Castro.
Estela is survived by her children, John Lineweaver (Lori) and Michelle E. Rossmann (Bill); grandchildren, Deanna Foster (Christopher), Brooklynne Dominguez (Jeremy), Evelyn Rossmann, Sierra Rossmann, and Ashley Hernandez (Paul). She was blessed with great-grandchildren Payton, Joshua, Ella, Nolan, and Owen, with whom she shared many cherished moments. She is also survived by her sister and best friend, Dolores Gonzalez.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hereford, TX, followed by a graveside service at St. Anthony Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will take place immediately afterward at the Hereford Civic Center.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association.
