She was born September 5, 1950 in Lumban Laguna, Philippines to Teofilo and Felicidad Salonga. She married Airman Michael Shamel on November 25,1970.
Estela loved baking, cooking, arranging flowers but mostly her travels to the Philippines, which she did annually before her health declined. She was most beloved by all of her relatives and friends.
Estela is survived by her husband Michael Shamel, her three children Riza Goodin, Anna and Anthony Priolo, Michael and Beth Shamel; 7 grandchildren Shawn, Kristen, Jared, Jacob, Natalie, Henry, and Jasper; Her sisters Ester Salonga, Elizabeth and Ross Espinosa, Elvira and Orlando Bombay, Elena and Marvin Caldwell, Emilia and Harry Fiedler, and Edwin and Grace Salonga; plus her many nephews and nieces. All of these, she loved and touched deeply.
Please join us celebrating her life Friday afternoon September 30, 2022 between 1 to 3 pm at Robert E Evans funeral home 16000 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715.