Esther Mancha Magdaleno, age 81, of Henderson, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018. She was born July 8, 1937 in Prescott, Arizona to Paula Torres Mancha and Pedro Mancha, She was raised with five sisters and three brothers. Esther attended Compton High School and graduated with her class in 1955.
In 1961, Esther married the love of her life, Nini Magdaleno and they raised eight children together. Esther had a passion for working with children. While raising her children and caring for her own home, Esther worked tirelessly to educate and impact the lives of children for the Compton Unified School District, until retiring in 2001.
Esther was a woman of god and enjoyed going to church at Saint Peter Apostles every Sunday. She also loved going to her beading class at the senior center with her friends; and most importantly we cannot forget her love for the Dodgers baseball team; she never missed watching a game.
Esther Mancha Magdaleno had a long beautiful life. She was a true matriarch of her family, and an inspiration to many other children throughout her life. Esther's love was never ending and she always had a smile on her face that will stay with us forever. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Enedino B. Magdaleno; son, Johnny Magdaleno; father, Pedro Mancha; mother, Paula Torres Mancha; and sisters Helen Mancha, Linda Martus, and Natividad Garcia.
She is survived by her children: Robert E. Magdaleno, Nadine & Michael Rocovitz, Rachel Magdaleno, Julian B. & Annette Duron, Gabriel M. Magdaleno, and Jack & Angela Magdaleno; siblings: Victor Magdaleno, Jessie Mancha, Connie Magdaleno, and Joe Mancha; grandchildren: Robert Magdaleno, Angelica Magdaleno, Sean Rocovitz, Justin Rocovitz, Nicholas Rocovitz, Ruben Magdaleno, Alexis Nieves, Daniel & Hilda Duron, Patricia & Alex Sandoval, Vivian & Frank Cardenas, Gabriel Magdaleno, Sierra Magdaleno, Andrew Magdaleno, Veronica Magdaleno, Fernando Magdaleno, and Johnny Magdaleno; numerous great -grandchildren, and extended family.
A mass for Esther will be held Friday, October 19, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church, 204 S Boulder Hwy, Henderson, NV 89015, She will be laid to rest at 11:00 AM Palm Henderson Cemetery, 800 South Boulder Highway, Henderson, NV 89015. A celebration of life will follow 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Eagle Aerie Hall, 310 West Pacific Avenue, Henderson, NV 89015.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmmortuary.com for the Magdaleno family.
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