GONZALES,
Estelle "Stella"
Estelle "Stella" Gonzales, a beacon of strength and unwavering love,
passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the age of 68.
Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on March 11th 1956, she was a graduate of
Santa Fe High School, where she met the love of her life Robert
Gonzales. They later relocated to the Phoenix area, where Stella worked
for Desert Schools Federal Credit Union.
Stella cherished time with her husband, daughter, granddaughter, and her
beloved dog Rosie. She also loved cooking, reading, and Dancing with the
Stars. A volunteer at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, she
touched many lives with her warmth and kindness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gonzales, and her
parents, Fernando and Guadalupe Medina. She leaves behind her daughter
Laura (Scott), granddaughter Isabelle, and siblings Richard (Nancy) and
Michael (Sheryl), along with nieces and nephews in New Mexico, Texas,
and Arizona.
Although she departs this earthly world to be with her heavenly father,
her legacy of love and warmth will live on.
A private service was held Arizona, with a public service planned in
Stella's home state of New Mexico at a later date.