Obituary for Estella F. Bonillas
Entered into rest on Dec. 1st. surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband Carlos (2000) and her two sons Michael (1984) & Carlos Jr. (1994). She is survived by her children Margaret Palapas (Jesus), Elizabeth Rivas (Oscar) & Kelly Bonillas (Annette), 13 grandchildren & 13 great-grandchildren.
Estella was born in San Antonio Texas, where she met our dad. Together they made their way to California with Little Carlitos. They settled in San Francisco where they had 4 more children.
She will be remembered as a resilient strong woman with a sharp tongue. The family would like to thank Dr. Andrew Wang for his care and home visits which are rare nowadays. A big thank you to Kim Gainer for her help. Mom’s caregivers Layla, Salua, Melanie and my brother-in-law Joe Salazar. May she rest in peace.
Visitation will be held on Weds. Dec. 8th from 5PM-8PM, vigil service will begin at 7PM at Garden Chapel, 885 El Camino Real, SSF. Funeral Mass, Thurs. Dec. 9th at 12PM at St. Finn Barr Church, 415 Edna St. SF, CA 94112. Committal, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma.
Estella was born in San Antonio Texas, where she met our dad. Together they made their way to California with Little Carlitos. They settled in San Francisco where they had 4 more children.
She will be remembered as a resilient strong woman with a sharp tongue. The family would like to thank Dr. Andrew Wang for his care and home visits which are rare nowadays. A big thank you to Kim Gainer for her help. Mom’s caregivers Layla, Salua, Melanie and my brother-in-law Joe Salazar. May she rest in peace.
Visitation will be held on Weds. Dec. 8th from 5PM-8PM, vigil service will begin at 7PM at Garden Chapel, 885 El Camino Real, SSF. Funeral Mass, Thurs. Dec. 9th at 12PM at St. Finn Barr Church, 415 Edna St. SF, CA 94112. Committal, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma.