Our beloved mother and grandmother, Estella Z. Corralez, born October 5, 1932, was called home by the Lord on March 20, 2017 at the age 84, from her home in Seguin with her children at  her side.  Estella was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many.  As a young bride she moved from her home in San Antonio to Marshall , Michigan where she started a new life with her husband Manuel Corralez; they were married for 56 years.  Together they made their home, built a successful business, raised six children and enjoyed many wonderful years in Marshall.  One of her crowning personal achievements was receiving her high school diploma in 1979.  When Estella put her mind to something, it got done!  Upon retirement she and Manual moved back to Texas to be closer to their Texas family settling in Seguin on a small ranch.  Estella loved entertaining family and friends at the ranch where all were always welcome.  Their home on the hill, surrounded by their beloved cattle, bluebonnets and wildflowers welcomed anyone, at any time, with a country hospitality that always made one feel relaxed and renewed.  Estella also loved music, dancing, bowling, estate sales, reading the newspaper and sending clippings of stories and recipes to her family and friends; and she particularly enjoyed RV traveling with her husband.  She was an extraordinary lady of many talents and abilities who loved all her family with a deep abiding love.

Estella is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Manuel Corralez; daughter, Rebecca Van Buren; parents Santiago and Francisca Zapata; brother, Ramon Zapata; sisters, Juanita Resendez, Ofelia Vargas, Consuelo Vargas, Dora De La Cruz, Elfida Zapata, Ernestina Mitchell. Survivors include her children Rita Janke, Edward Corralez, Peter & Julie Corralez, Elena and Clint Herzer and Larry Corralez; Grandchildren Daniel Corralez, Justin Corralez, Jacob & Ambria Sailors, Benjamin Van Buren, Alexander Van Buren, Christopher Van Buren, Andrew Corralez, Sarah Corralez, Rachel Corralez, Tyler Corralez, Cortlin Buchanan; Great grandchildren:  Isabelle Corralez, Ira Corralez, Autumn Corralez, Aden Ellison, Hunter Sailors, Ellison Sailors.

A Memorial Rosary will be recited on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Seguin followed by a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m.  Private interment will take place at a later date at San Fernando Cemetery #2 in San Antonio.

In lieu of flowers please send a donation to Alzheimer's Association, 10223 McAllister Freeway, Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78216 .  You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com.  Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.