Stella Whitcher Bruce was born on September 17, 1935, passed away June 18, 2014. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Ollie Ray Bruce; siblings: Juanita Gonzales, Charles Whitcher, Ernest Whitcher. Stella leaves to cherish her memory: children: George W. Covacevich & wife Cindy, Patricia C. Miller & husband Ron, Sylvia C. Eguia & husband David; grandchildren: Cassandra Covacevich, Kelly Rucker & husband Ron, Max, Marty, Vince Miller; sisters: Henrietta Mendoza, Barbara Enriquez; brother, Arthur Whitcher; along with other loving family & friends. Visitation will be from 5-8PM on Friday, June 20, 2014 with a Vigil Service at 7PM. Funeral Service will be held at 9AM on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Both Services will be held at Brookside Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Brookside Memorial Park.