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Sister Esther Marie Estero

1920 - 2017

Sister Esther Marie Estero obituary, 1920-2017, New Orleans, LA

BORN

1920

DIED

2017

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Majestic Mortuary Service, Inc.

1833 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Esther Estero Obituary

Sister Esther Marie Estero (nee Ann) the daughter of the late Romualdo Estero and Toribio Valasquez entered eternal life on Saturday, September 9, 2017. She was 97 years of age. Sister Esther Marie was born in Stann Creek, British Honduras, now known as Dangriga, Belize, Central America. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family on September 8, 1945, made First Vows September 8, 1947, and Perpetual Vows August 16, 1952. Sister served God through her life of devout prayer and ministry in the field of education in various elementary schools throughout Louisiana, Texas, and California. Sr. Esther was a calm, compassionate leader. She loved sports, especially football and soccer. Of course, she was an avid Saints fan. Sr. Esther Marie remained very alert and inspired others even when her health required that she retire to Lafon Nursing Facility. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Sr. Ester Marie is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters: Mrs. Esther Guerrero and Alexie Estero. Services will take place Thursday, September 14, 2017 in the Chapel of the Motherhouse of the Sisters of the Holy Family 6901 Chef Menteur Hwy. NOLA. Visitation 8:00 a.m., Wake Services 9:15 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. All relatives, friends, and former students are invited to attend. Interment follows in St. Louis #2. MAJESTIC MORTUARY is in charge of all arrangements

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Sep. 12 to Sep. 14, 2017.

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Carla

September 25, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear this. Please accept my condolences on your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help your family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

Ghana Ford

September 16, 2017

My elementary teacher!! May you rest in heavenly peace.

September 15, 2017

R.I.P Sister.

c/o 1994.

Harry Frederick

September 13, 2017

Well Done Good Sister!

George Sutton

September 13, 2017

To the Sisters of The Holy Family My prayers and Deepest Sympathy in the loss of Sr. Esther Marie.

James Deshotels

September 12, 2017

remembering S. Esther Marie in my prayers and at the altar. Trusting she's at rest 'where the light of God's face shines'. Her family and community are especially in my prayers these days

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Memorial Events
for Esther Estero

Sep

14

Visitation

8:00 a.m.

LA

Sep

14

Wake

9:15 a.m.

LA

Sep

14

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

LA

Funeral services provided by:

Majestic Mortuary Service, Inc.

1833 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70113

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