Estella A. Brink

**Obituary for Estella A. Brink**

Estella A. Brink, born on June 5, 1954, in San Diego, California, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 28, 2026, in Chesapeake, Virginia, at the age of 71. Her passing comes just twenty-three days after the loss of her beloved husband, LCDR (RET) James "Jim" Michael Brink, United States Navy. The couple shared over 52 years of marriage, having wed on August 27, 1973. Estella was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, embodying the quintessential Navy wife by supporting her husband throughout his career and raising their family with unwavering love and dedication. Her life's work was centered around caring for her husband, their three children, and three grandchildren, ensuring that their home was a place of safety and love. Our mother loved fiercely and without condition. When her heart broke it did so because it had given everything. We honor her by remembering her gentleness, devotion, and the love that defined her life. What a beautiful love story, to be together in heaven again. In addition to her cherished husband, James "Jim" Brink; she also was predeceased by her parents, Eleanor Ybarra and Alfred Mejia Alvarez; her sisters, Thelma Jaurequi and Carmen M. Ramirez; and her brothers, Mario Hinijosa, Jesse Bojorquez, and Angel Alvarez.

Estella leaves behind a loving family who will continue to honor her memory: her daughter, Christina Marie Brink of Chesapeake, Virginia; her sons, James A. Brink and wife Dawn of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Robert Michael Brink and wife Jessica of Chesapeake, Virginia; her grandchildren, Malia K. Brink, Anthony J. Brink, and Michael R. Brink; her sisters, Eva Gonzales, Adelina Gonzales, Norma Vivar, Josephine Howard, and Lupe Gonzales; and her brother, Alfred Alvarez, all of San Diego, California.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 12 noon until 12:50 p.m. at Oman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 653 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake, VA 23322. A Life Celebration will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Funeral Home, officiated by Deacon Kevin Trail of St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church. Estella will be inurned alongside her husband in the columbarium of Albert G. Horton Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, VA, in a private family service.Condolences may be sent to the family at www.omanfh.com.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.omanfh.com. Estella will be remembered as a truly loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose legacy will live on through those she touched with her kindness and strength.