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Francisco Estrella Obituary

Francisco Q. Estrella 87, born on March 20, 1923 in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico passed into the arms of the Lord on March 3, 2011. Survived by his wife, Guadalupe; children, Frank, Socorro, Ana, Gloria, Juan, Jose, Ana Maria, Trinidad and Patricia; 21 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, sister, Mari Cruz; brothers, Ruben, Ramon, Gustavo and Eleodoro. In 1985 he retired from Magma Copper Mine with 25 years of service. He lived a long fulfilling life and is now with the Lord watching over us. We will forever love and remember you dad. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 10, 2011 at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Rosary 7:00 p.m. Mass will be on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Santa Monica with a burial at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS, 2580 S. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ. www.martinezfuneralchapels.com

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 9, 2011.

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Ana Maria Ulloa

April 17, 2011

I will miss my Dad! He is gone but not forgotten! It's still very weird going thru the house and not hearing or seeing him there.
Love you Pa! .... Your Daughter

Irene Yanez

March 11, 2011

Trini, and all the Family of Francisco Estrella: May you find peace in the days to come. It is never easy to say goodbye to a loved one. Trust in the Lord and know that Francisco is resting in the presence of God. I pray that his memories will provide you strenght.

Monica Schlagel

March 9, 2011

Our sincerest condolences go out to the entire Estrella family. Senor Estrella was a great friend to my father, whom he worked with at Magma Copper Mine. May his soul rest in peace with our Lord. May you find comfort with the many happy memories he left behind.

Sincerely,

The Mendez and Schlagel Family.

Katrina Madero

March 9, 2011

My condolences go out to all of you for your loss. Please know you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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