I will always remember my Aunt Estella and her kindness toward me during a dark and confusing time in my life. I was 17-years-old in 1976. Things were not going well at home. My Grandma Olivia was visiting and at the end of her stay, my mother decided I should return with her to Pharr for a two-week vacation. I didn’t hear from my family again until the end of summer when my mother tried talking me into finishing my senior year in Pharr. Grandma put me to work cleaning and painting rooms. Grandma Boot Camp. She eventually ran out of tasks and softened. But, here I was in the Rio Grande Valley and “No hablo Español,” which is also why I couldn’t get a job. The highlight of my day was when an aunt or an uncle dropped by. But, they had young children to care for. Linda, next door, sometimes took me with her to activities at the Catholic Church. There just wasn’t much else going on. I was feeling isolated, lonely, and depressed. Enter the Epic Robles Family Vacation. The Robles had visited us a number of summers. Lee Lee or Lilly was this sweet, shy, little girl with long blonde hair who spoke fluent Spanish. She loved my stuffed animals. I remember Rolando as Rolly when he was a toddler. My Uncle Hugo was the most handsome and gentlest man I had ever met and Estella and Louisa were the prettiest twins in the world.  But, it was my Aunt Estella who gave me an opportunity to see beyond my current circumstances. She took me to San Antonio and even took me camping. I had never been camping or vacation other than to Pharr. Years later, I became a San Antonio Television Anchor/Reporter. The last time I saw my Aunt Estella in person was at a family reunion. I had become a Phoenix Main Television News Anchor. I’ll never forget the look on her face when she saw me. She was so proud of me. I remember my Aunt Estella as a beautiful soul and my heart aches for all who love and miss her. May God comfort you and give you Strength and Peace in the days and years ahead. Carol Cavazos

I only met Maria Estella once, at my daughter Ramona Cavazos' graduation from college in San Antonio Texas, was very impressed by her beauty and understanding smiles. I know she will be missed by all her family and friends.
REST IN PEACE DEAR LADY.


My sincere condolences for you Uncle Hugo and your entire family.    Please know it is with our deepest sympathy that we wish you,  and all those fortunate enough to know my Aunt Estela, peace, comfort, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.  You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.  

I wish I had an original photo from the '60s,  but there is a picture of Aunt Estela etched in my mind that I carry with me all these years.    It is of Aunt Estela, "The Twins" with Aunt Luisa, being dropped-off at work by my Uncle Rene.   The Twins were nurses then, just starting out in life with all the joy and enthusiasm young people have in being independent. They had to be the prettiest, sweetest, kindest people I'd ever seen.  Dressed in their neatly pressed, clean bright-white uniforms, wearing neatly starched nurses' caps, they are walking arm-in-arm,  laughing and smiling, waving back at us as Uncle Rene says "Bobby if you ever get married, you're going to want to marry a nurse!"  

Certainly, all of Aunt Estela's "nurse" attributes of Empathy, Integrity, Confidence, Endurance, Kindheartedness, Respect and Care for others touched many many lives over the years.  I was blessed to have her, and you Uncle Hugo,  in my life from such an early age.   Aunt Estela will be dearly missed by all who knew her.  For me, I will miss her most of all as the prettiest, sweetest, kindest nurse I'll ever know.

Sharing your sorrow,  my heart goes out to you all at this difficult time,

Bob 


I am so very sorry for the loss of my beloved  Aunt Estela. My father loved her and all of you with all his heart. May it bring you comfort to know that she is with her big brother, Ruben, her sister Josie, and their beloved parents Gabriel and Olivia in heaven.

I have so many fond memories of our visits to The Valley to be with our family. One that I remember vividly was coloring Easter eggs with Norma and Aunt Estela at their house. We must have been visiting during our spring break from school.

I still can not believe that my dear father is gone and Aunt Estela’s passing breaks my heart even further. I am praying for all our family. I wish we could have come to the funeral but my mother’s health is not well enough to travel and I am taking care of her at my house. I hope to visit with you all sometime soon.

Until then, please take care and as my father always said, God Bless. Love you! ❤️

I will miss my Aunt Estela so very, very much.  Her smile and bubbly personality all throughout my life will not be forgotten! ....... Laura

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Maria Estela Robles

November 14, 1941 – January 24, 2022

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