Maria Estela Falco passed away at her home in Gretna, LA on Thursday November 1, 2018 after a two and a half year battle with cancer. She was born in the small town of Rosario del Tala, Entre Rios, Argentina on February 15, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, Enrique and Anastacia Farias, and her sister Quiteria Pappariello. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Hector Juan Carlos Falco, and her two daughters, Viviana Carina Falco (Craig Waugaman) and Patricia Andrea Falco (Tommy Rigsby, Jr.). She was the loving grandmother “Bela” of Emma Valerie Rigsby, Ethan Charles Waugaman, and Jacob Falco Waugaman.
Estela, as she was known among her close friends and family, immigrated to the United States in 1982. After many years of dedication and hard work in her profession of cosmetology, she opened Spa Escape in 2000. The success of this endeavor represented an accomplishment of one of her lifelong dreams. It was through Spa Escape where she developed close relationships with her clients, many of who would become some of her closest friends. Although her work was an important part of her life, time with her family was most important. She loved cooking and her Argentinian meals were part of the many gatherings that she enjoyed with her loved ones. Her garden at home is filled with a multitude of plants and flowers that represent her dedication to all she loved. The seed of her love will grow forever in all of our hearts.
Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass on Thursday, November 8 at 11 AM at St. Ann Church and Shrine, 3601 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie, LA. Visitation will begin at 10 AM. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery #3 in New Orleans, LA. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium (http://www.louisianacancercenter.org) so that hopefully one day we will have a cure for this horrible disease.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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