Obituary of Maria Estela Jimenez

Maria Estela Jimenez, a resident of Pearland, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2007 after a courageous battle with breast cancer, and at the age of 41 years. Estela was born October 22, 1965 in Eagle Pass, Texas to Ricarda Vasquez and the late Miguel Vasquez. She was a parishioner of St. Helen Catholic Church of Pearland. Estela, preceded in death by her father, Miguel, is survived by a loving family; her beloved husband, Javier F. Jimenez, Sr.; two sons, Javier F. Jimenez, Jr. and Joel E. Jimenez; daughter, Julizza M. Jimenez; her mother, Ricarda Vasquez; three brothers, Carlos Vasquez, Luciano Vasquez and Roberto Martinez; two sisters, Teresa Jimenez and Elva Ramos; numerous other relatives and a host of dear friends. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, September 9, 2007, at Clayton Funeral Home, 5530 W. Broadway in Pearland, where a vigil will be offered at 7:00 PM and led by Deacon Darvin Bordelon. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Monday, September 10, 2007, at St. Helen Catholic Church, 2209 Old Alvin Rd. in Pearland, with Rev. Edmund P. Eduarte celebrating. Rite of committal will follow at South Park Cemetery in Pearland. Those serving as pallbearers are; Javier F. Jimenez, Jr., Carlos Vasquez, Alex Jimenez, Armando Jimenez, Adan Jimenez, Sr., Adan Jimenez, Jr., Mario Jimenez and Jesus Jimenez.