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Ellen Estes Obituary
Ellen Frances Estes, 91, of Houston, TX passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2013. She was born on November 24, 1922 in St. Johns, Newfoundland. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Floyd H. Estes and only daughter Mona Estes. She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church for many years. She is survived by two sisters, four sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews in the U.S. and Canada. Visitation will be held at St. Frances Cabrini on Monday, December 9th from 5pm-7pm with a Rosary beginning at 6pm. The funeral will be held Tuesday, December 10th at 9:30am at St. Francis Cabrini, 10727 Hartsook St., Houston, TX. Ellen will be buried in the Chapel Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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Gloria Ellis
December 10, 2013
My thoughts & prayers to the Estes family. Ellen was such a sweet & beautiful person along with Floyd. You will be missed dearly.
Katherine Weido
December 9, 2013
Ellen you were a wonderful lady and dear sweet friend. I well always remember you and you dear husband Floyd. You are with him in heaven.So say prayer for Vince and I.
Kathy and Vince Weido
(You called me LITTLE ONE)
David Healey
December 9, 2013
My most heartfelt condolences to all who knew,and without doubt loved, Aunt Ellen. I didn't know her well but I did know her. My thoughts and prayers are with one and all who are grieving for the loss of such a beautiful and vibrant spirit.
Annette Sears
December 9, 2013
Ellen you are dearly missed as is Floyd. You treated me like a daughter. My prayers are with you and your family, but I know you are happy in God's hands and with your beloved daughter and husband. God rest your soul. Annette Sears
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Susan DeVault
December 8, 2013
Dear Estes family,
My deepest sympathies to your entire family. I remember both Floyd and Ellen from St. Frances Cabrini Church and they were both very loving, and kind to me always. I will miss them both! Love and prayers, Susan
December 8, 2013
Mrs. Estes was a beautiful person and I am sure she is happy to be with God. She always greeted me with a warm smile. Many times, when I would be Cantoring in church, she would be looking right at me and would make me smile. God bless her soul. Carmen Gordon
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