Cora was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, Hilario (Lalo) Lerma. She was a respected CNA for 40+ years in both the private and public sector. She was acknowledged for the love and compassion she showed for each of her patients. She enjoyed cooking for family and was famous for her pan de polvo. Cora adored her parakeets and was a fanatic of WWE, never missing a show! In 2018, Cora suffered a stroke and lost the capability to speak but she did not let that define her. Her and her daughter Tonie, created her own special language. One that no one could ever understand. A much-devoted Christian, she enjoyed reading her bible and praying for family. She spent her last year's residing with Tonie, creating beautiful memories with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Cora is preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Maria Estrella; husband, Hilario Lerma; sisters, Christina Haeker, Janie Sandoval, Dolores Estrella, Cecilia Balsley and brothers, Antonio Estrella Jr. and Armando Estrella.
She is survived by her children, Margaret Stevens, Joe Trevino, Domingo Calderon (Pearl Calderon) and Tonie Calderon (Joe Solis); grandchildren, Armand Meachum, David Stevens (Jennifer Stevens), Cori Diaz (Sergio Perez), Mandi Hinojosa (Frank Hinojosa), Joseph Soliz (Crystal Soliz), Kelly Soliz and Victoria Soliz; 24 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers: Domingo Calderon, Joe Solis, David Stevens, Joseph Soliz, Frank Hinojosa and Dylan Diaz.
Visitation will be on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Funeraria Del Angel Cheyenne, 549 Cheyenne St., Corpus Christi, TX 78405 at 1:00 pm with the Chapel Service to follow at 2:00pm. Interment will take place at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 8200 Old Brownsville Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 78415.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FunerariaDelAngelCheyenne.com for the Lerma family.
