Violeta “Violy” Estrella passed away on January 3, 2023, at the age of 90. She was born on November 1, 1932 in Manila, Philippines, where she grew up and got married to her late husband, Jose Estrella Sr.
In 1952, she graduated from the University of the East with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Accounting. Violeta passed the Accountancy Board Exam in 1953. She worked as a manager at the accounting department of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office.
Violeta moved to Houston, Texas in 1986, and from that time on she was an active member of various local senior citizen clubs and served as a CPA. She was also the Treasurer of Filipino American Senior Citizen Organization of Houston.
She was a devoted wife to Jose for 60 years, and a loving mother to her children Emmie, Joy, and Jose Jr. She cherished her grandchildren Marilou, Mariel, Chad and Kat and Adrian and Daniela and was blessed with her great-granddaughters, Sofia and Ellie.
Violeta loved to spend her time travelling the world and going to parties and socials with her friends. She loved shopping and loved listening to music, often making her late husband, Jose, dance with her. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and four grandchildren, creating memories.
The Visitation will take place on January 13th from 10am-8pm, and on January 14th from 10am-12:30pm. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Notre Dame Church on Saturday, January 14th at 2:00pm.
Interment to follow at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery on January 14th at 3:30pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chapelofeternalpeace.com for the Estrella family.
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