Renowned for her cooking, Esther’s speciality dishes such as her tacos, roast pork and Blueberry Jazz always tasted better because of the extra love she poured into them. Esther was a nurturing caregiver to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as her extended family and numerous friends. She was beloved for her kind and caring heart. Her generous soul will be missed by all.
Predeceased by her husband, Lionel Arce. She is survived by her sons; Lionel Arce Jr. (Susie), Bobby Arce (Cathy), daughter Yvonne Anderson (Mark), sister Judy Villasenor (Arthur), granddaughters; Shannon Arce (Jacob), Lauren Arce (Jodi), and Whitney Anderson-Rooney (Sean), step grandchildren; Anthony, Brock and Lindsay, great grandchildren; Zeta, Elias, Lila, Olivia and Lucas and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at the Garden of Memories, 4207 E. Lake Ave., Tampa, FL 33610, on Thursday July 18, 2019; Visitation at 10:00 a.m., Funeral Service at 11 a.m. followed by a Committal Service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.