She was born on August 13, 1939 in Seguin, Texas to Ausencio Zapata and Dolores Garcia Zapata.
Estela is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ramon M. Garcia Sr.; siblings, Olivia Perez, Martha Lewis, Mario Zapata, Javier Hinojosa, Maria Del Carmen Flores.
She leaves behind many precious memories that will be treasured by her children, Petra Garcia of Hebbronville, Ramon Miguel (Araceli) Garcia, Jr., of Hebbronville, Esther Perez Tobar of Katy, Roman Manuel (Cyndi) Garcia of Hebbronville and Rosa Elena Luera of Hebbronville; brothers, Ramon (Selia) Zapata of Houston, Irene Ramirez of Hebbronville and Carmela (Arturo Ramirez) Soliz of San Antonio; 14 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Visitation will start at 8 a.m. with a Memorial Rosary at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Funeraria Del Angel Howard-Williams. Memorial Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.