Estela Hernandez Obituary (1964

Estela Hernandez,passed away unexpectedly and far too young on September 5 at age 51. Estela was born in San Benito, Texas to Reynaldo and Juanita Castro and was one of four children. Estela lived most of her life in Eastern Washington where she graduated high school and later received an AA degree in Early Childhood Education at Columbia Basin College. She was most recently a Pre School Teacher in the Wahluke School District in Mattawa, Wa. In August of 1994 Estela became a happy bride as she said 'I do' to the love of her life, Saulo Hernandez at the Kittitas Assembly of God Church. She loved traveling and listening to her favorite music from the 60's, 70's and 80's including Christian music. What really set her apart was the giving, loving and compassionate soul that filled Estela as she encouraged and educated those children that came into her life. Estela is survived by her Husband Saulo Hernandez, mother Juanita Castro, Siblings; Irene (Victor) Longmire, Ray (Nicole) Castro and Elvira Castro, nieces; Olivia and Abby Castro, nephew Drew Castro, Grandmother Luisa Zepeda, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. A public viewing will be held Sunday, September 11, from 2-4pm at Brookside Funeral Home in Ellensburg. Estela will be laid to rest Monday, September 12, at 4:00 pm at I.O.O.F Cemetery, 1900 Brick Road, Ellensburg, Wa. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, September 13, at 5 pm in Mattawa at Saddle Mountain Elementary SERVICES Funeral service Tuesday, September 13, 2016 5:00 PM Saddle Mountain Elementary 500 Riverview Dr. Mattawa , WA 99349