Maria Estela Aranda

1944 - 2017

Maria Estela Aranda obituary, 1944-2017, El Paso, TX

BORN

1944

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Martin Funeral Home West

128 North Resler Drive

El Paso, Texas

Maria Aranda Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 18, 2017.

Maria Estela (Tela) Aranda, 73, prematurely passed away Saturday, June 17, 2017.
Life time El Pasoan and graduate of El Paso High School.
Tela was a beloved wife, mother, grandma and mother-in-law.
Survived by Manuel Aranda (husband), Ramona Lopez (mother), Gil & Ruben Lopez (brothers), six children, Jose Enrique, Manuel Jr., Javier, Alejandro, Rene, and Marisol Flores, 26 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.
Visitation at Martin Funeral Home West at 5 p.m. Tuesday 6/20/2017. Funeral Mass will take place at Santa Teresita Church at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday 6/21/2017, Interment to follow at Ft. Bliss Cemetery.
"You will dearly be missed"

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June 23, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family. May the assurance at Psalms 29:11 provide comfort to you at this difficult time.

June 21, 2017

"May God keep her soul and give the family the strength they need, Henry we are here for you and your family if you need us."

The Rivas family (neighbors)

June 20, 2017

Jessie Flores deHoyos

Our deepest condolences to the Lopez and Aranda families. Please know that our prayers are with you. Rest in peace!!

Jessie Flores deHoyos

June 20, 2017

Rayna Salazar

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him~should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 We love you Tela and we will miss you so much, sleep with the angels. Cousin Debbie & Tia Rayna

June 20, 2017

Bobby Joe & Cindy R. Flores

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 20, 2017

Carmen Duran

Rest In Peace

June 19, 2017

Sallie " Celia" Lorta Bell

My heart is broken... my dear cousin. You were an inspiration to me at a very young age, when I needed it the most . I will forever cherish the wonderful memories we shared together. Rest In Peace and I will see you when I'm called home. love you. The angels will carry you home .

June 19, 2017

Roberto & Amanda Guzman

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Aranda family may God comfort you all in this time of sorrow.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

20

Visitation

5:00 p.m.

Martin Funeral Home West

TX 79912

Jun

21

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

Santa Teresita Church

TX 79912

Funeral services provided by:

Martin Funeral Home West

128 North Resler Drive, El Paso, TX 79912

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