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Maria Estela Hernandez de Reyes
October 24, 1942- February 9, 2026
Estela was born on October 24,1942 in Zaragoza Coahuila Mexico to Parents Humberto and Guadalupe Hernandez. Estela Married Hilario Reyes, which was the love of her life, on February 8th, 1969. They lived an amazing life together and their marriage was truly blessed.
Estela was a Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. One of her greatest joys in life was serving our Lord in heaven. She was known as a devoted servant of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She served as a Guadalupana and was a Eucharist Minister, which she took immense pride in. Another of Estela's greatest joys in life was caring for others, and this was shown by all the lives she has touched throughout her lifetime. She has raised and shaped the lives of 3 generations. Her greatest joy were her grand and great grandkids. She loved them so much and helping raise them brought her so much joy in life. She played such a huge role in their lives, and they truly were so blessed to have her. Estela loved listening to music, dancing, and cooking. Her smile and infectious laugh will truly be missed.
Estela is survived by three children, Lupe Reyes and wife Sandra, Aide Reyes, and Gracie Lee and husband Matthew; eight grandchildren, Jordan Talton, Dominique Howard and wife Jayde, Kansas Castellanos and husband Benjamin, Tristan Lee and wife Renae Lee and Jayden Lee, Sabrina Hernandez, Priscilla Arambula and husband Troy, Robert Rios; 11 Great Grandchildren, Liberty, Maverick, and Charles, Aiden, Aaron, Adriana, Avery, Addison, Alayna, Marrissa, Alexis, Natalie; two sisters; and three brothers.
Estela is preceded in Death by her husband Hilario Reyes, parents Humberto and Guadalupe, Brothers Humberto Hernandez and Jose Hernandez and her sister Lupina Lira.
Viewing will be at from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM on February 12, 2026 at Robert Massey Riverside Chapel with the rosary at 6:00 PM. The funeral will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 13, 2026 at St Josephs Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Lawnhaven Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Mingo Perez, Brady Perez, Darrell Warrick, Ben Castellanos, Steven McEligot and Jayden Lee.
The family would like to show gratitude to St. Gabriels Nurses and staff for the care they have provided to our loving mother. A special Thank you to Tammy, Sherri, Donna, Brittany, and Oneida, who hold a special place in our hearts. We would also like to give special thanks to her Caregivers Johnnie Mckeown and Marsha Lopez.
"Her children rise up and call her blessed;
Her husband also, and he praises her:"
Many daughters have done well,
But you excel them all."
Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,
But a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands,
And let her own works praise her in the gates."
Proverbs 31:28-31