Estela B Mayoral

1934 - 2025

Estela B. Mayoral was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter and sister. She passed away peacefully at her home in Dixon, California, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on October 3, 1934, in San Miguel, Mexico, to Juan and Loreto Bermudez, Estela lived a life filled with compassion, faith, and family. In her early years, she met the love of her life, James Mayoral, with whom she exchanged heartfelt letters across the miles for many years. Their love story culminated in marriage on August 10, 1958, in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico. Shortly thereafter, Estela moved to the United States, where she and Jim built a beautiful life together in Dixon. Estela and Jim were blessed with two children, four grandchildren, and one great-grandson. For more than 28 years, Estela dedicated herself to education, working as a bilingual aidefor the Dixon Unified School District. She was deeply loved by her students and colleagues alike for her warmth, patience and kindness. After retiring, Estela cherished traveling with her husband and spending time with her family. She found joy in the simplepleasures of life - sharing stories, cooking traditional meals and laughing with those she loved most. Estela is survived by her children, Rosemary (Gustavo) Martin del Campo and James (Gloria) Mayoral; her grandchildren, Gustavo Martin del Campo Jr., Gabriel Martin del Campo, Madeline Mayoral and James (Nyny) Mayoral; her great-grandson Joshua; her brother Enrique; sisters Alicia, Graciela and Tuly. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who will forever remember her love and generosity. A viewing will be held on November 11 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at Milton Carpenter Funeral Home with the funeral mass to be celebrated on November 12 at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at the Silveyville Cemetery.