Estella L. Ponce gained her wings on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the age of 79. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years Encarnación Ponce Jr. Also preceding her in death were her parent's Father Florencio Lopez, mother Concepción Brehmer Lopez, son, Hector Ruben Lopez, brother's Juan Lopez, Manuel Lopez, and Jesse Lopez. Estella is survived by her beloved children; Sandra Garza {Joel Garza}, Roland Ponce, Julie Ponce, Pamela Perez {James Perez}, Eddie Ponce {Ida Ponce}, Diana P. Rios {Raymond Rios}, and Christopher Ponce {Erika Riojas}, she is also survived by her adoring sister Yolanda Ledesma. Estella leaves behind 22 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Estella will be remembered for bringing love to the world with her laughter and courageous personality.

We will forever cherish her charismatic sassiness, her love of life, and her energetic spirit. Come join the family as we pay our respects to a beautiful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. Services are as follows:

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Castillo Funeral Home Chapel

Visitation

4:00 p.m., - 8:00 p.m.

Rosary

6:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 11, 2023

{Funeral procession to depart the funeral home at 9:30 am}

Funeral Mass

St. Jude Catholic Church

{130 S. San Augustine Ave., San Antonio, TX 78237}

10:00 a.m.

Interment

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetary

{1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX. 78209}

1 1:30 a.m.