Grandma Stella was so much like a little girl, who was not corrupted by the world. She was married to one man her entire life and was a good woman.   

I have SO MANY memories of how sweet and innocent she was in her life.. She made it through the GREAT DEPRESSION, WWII, the founding of the United Nations, and so many other historical events.

She has so many loving children who ADORED HER.. She LOVED visitors, and was good company. My uncle Alfred always went over to visit her because she always welcomed everyone, and she was GREAT COMPANY; she always found time to entertain her family. 

I spent everyday at her house on Louise Street, after school. 

She was SO FUNNY; Her conversations were always filled with delight, and funny talks, and when she talked, she brightened up the room: when she spoke, it was always half in English, and half in Spanish.. I would just say "Uh huh" when I didn't understand what she was saying.. Lol!

She was a beautiful woman who has beautiful kids.. ALL of her kids are just like her and Grandpa Joe: Down to earth, loving, kind, beautiful, caring, and always there for anyone... They are the most solid family I have known; She taught her children how to stick together through thick and thin. 

Gramma liked her hair done, she liked mascara on her eyelashes, she liked her red "lipeestick", she liked to get dressed up, she loved it when people took her out, she was SO SPOILED just like a little girl. Her kids always found the time to  take her places. She was SO BLESSED..

My dad Jerry, and Loly (as well as Grandpa Joe) are others that were BLESSED with love, and care and concern for others.. They were genuine people, who we all know as good.

Thank you God, for giving us these GREAT people, that we were blessed to have in our lives..

Joe Ray, Sylvia, Tommy, and Larry.. (and remembering Dalores and James): You guys are the BEST kids. Your parents taught you the most important thing, which is LOVE, and how to STICK TOGETHER.

Thank you for loving your family.. God bless ALL of you. 

May God see you all through with blessings and love from all...

Jerry, Adam, Allen, Savanna, Christian, and Me... Donna.

Our Deepest condolences to the entire Family. May God Bless you and help you through this time. 

From
Theresa Cardenas & Family 
Fred Sandoval & Family

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Stella Andarza

July 24, 1926 – January 25, 2015

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