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Estella Morosco Obituary



Estella Morosco

Resident of San Jose

Estella Morosco passed away peacefully on October 24, 2010 at the age of 93. She was born on Nov. 29, 1916 in Mountain View, CA to John and Augustina Blasquez, originally from Spain. She met Paul and they were married on March 24, 1940. She was a kind and gentle woman who loved cooking, gardening and spending time with family and friends. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.

Estella was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years. She is survived by: Children: Barbara (Bruce), Ron (Cindy) and Marlene. Grandchildren: James (Priscilla), Steve (Joanne), Stacy, Jason (Sara), Chris and Michael (Stephanie). Great Grandchildren: Gina, Holly, Vaennessa, Michael, Brandon, Joe, Marisa, Macey and Michael. Brothers: Santos and Frank, as well as many nieces and nephews. She is loved and will be missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her Brothers/Sister: John, Mary, Paul and Augustine.

Family and Friends are invited to attend a visitation from 5-7 PM and Rosary at 7 PM on Thursday 10/28 at Lima Family Santa Clara, 466 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara. Mass will be held on Friday 10/29 at 11 AM at St. Christopher Church, 1576 Curtner Ave., San Jose. Interment to follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, 490 Lincoln St., Santa Clara. Condolences may be offered at www. limafamilysc.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Oct. 27, 2010.

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Margie Chiechi

November 2, 2010

Marlene and family,
I had such wonderful memories of your parents during our high school years. You were very fortunate to have your mom with you for such a long time.I know I am speaking for our class...
Take care and keep in touch
Margie Chiechi and your "Presentation class mates"

Michael Blasquez

October 28, 2010

My dearest Aunt Estella, sleep well and know that the world is a better place, and we are all better human beings for having felt the warnth of your love, the sweetness of your heart and the pride that we all learned from you. Marlene, Barbara and Ron...your Mother will always live in all our hearts...Love, Michael Blasquez

Sharen Blasquez-Guerra

October 27, 2010

Our sincere condolences! Aunt Stella was a great lady who was a loving and compassionate woman with pride, style, dignity and tenascity. She touched the hearts of soo many throughout her life. We are all fortunate and blessed to have known her. Ambrose and I will miss her caring nature, her hugs, her advice, her cooking and most of all her endearing spirit.

October 27, 2010

Barbara,
My condolences to you and your family.
Louise Ferrari Watkins

Greg, Charlotte & Steven Garcea

October 27, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your great loss.

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