Estella Riojas

Estella Carbajal Riojas, 91, passed away July 12, 2021. She was born on March 21, 1930, in Temple, TX. Estella was a devoted military wife and stay-at-home mother of seven children. She was known for her great faith and love for Jesus Christ. Estella was the matriarch of her family and will be forever missed.

Estella was preceded in death by her loving husband, Enrique Riojas; father, Martin Carbajal; mother, Theodora Carbajal; brother, Henry Carbajal; sister, Minerva Pena; granddaughter, Connie Kilough, and grandson, Aaron Buenano.

She is survived by her seven children, Johnny Riojas, Irma Salinas (Hector), Norma Quinones, Hilda Cantu, Grace Riojas, Roy Riojas Sr. (Richanne), Yvonne Mitchell (Jackie), 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one great great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.