Roberto "Bert" Estrella

Roberto "Bert" Estrella was born on March 27, 1946 in Manilla, Philippines and went home to meet the Lord on January 25, 2021 in Mesquite, Texas at the age of 74. He is preceded in death by his parents Ramon and Antonia Estrella, brothers Renato Estrella and Ramon Estrella Jr.. Bert is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 42 years Rebecca L. Estrella, step son Ivan Lirazan, daughter's Christine Estrella-Santos and husband Jude and Diana Estrella-Ong and husband Gilbert , 6 grandchildren, sisters Magdalena Rivera, Melinda Tiburcio, Myrna Rivera and Mercy Estrella, brothers Ricardo Estrella and Romeo Estrella, and numerous other family members and friends.

Bert worked for many years for the Mesquite Independent Schools District in the Maintenance Department until his retirement. He was a hard working person who you could always count on to be there for you when you need help fixing something. He loved to work with his hands, working in the yard and helping maintain the garden, and also helping inside the house with daily chores. He was a devout man of faith and faithfully attended Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Mesquite, Texas. Bert was a loving, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many who will miss him dearly, but he will have a special place in all of our hearts and will never be forgotten.

To Those I Love

When I am gone, release me, let me go.

You musn’t tie yourself to me with tears.

Just be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess,

How much you gave to me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown,

But now it’s time I traveled alone.

So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must,

Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It’s only for a while that we must part,

So bless the memories within your heart.

I won’t be far away, for life goes on,

So if you need me, call, and I will come.

Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near.

And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear

All of my love around you, soft and clear.

And then, when you must come this way alone,

I’ll greet you with a smile, and say

“Welcome Home.”