Estella D. Gutierrez, Age 81 of Kenedy, TX passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Karnes City, TX. She was born June 18, 1935 in Peggy, TX to the late Guadalupe and Soledad Cantu Davila. Estella was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. She retired as a Teacher’s Aide from K.I.S.D.; was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Guadalupana’s.  She is preceded in death by her husband Rudy M. Gutierrez; and parents, Guadalupe and Soledad Davila.  She is survived by her daughter, Leticia Riojas and husband Edward of Karnes City; son, Roy Gutierrez and wife JoAnn of Karnes City; sisters, Delia Martinez of Floresville, Lilly Garibay of Pawnee; brother, Everardo Davila of Houston, 10 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren.  A Holy Rosary will be recited Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 7PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, April 28, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Norbert Hermann officiating.  Interment will follow in the De Ntra Sra De Guadalupe Cemetery in Pawnee, TX.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Robby Gutierrez, Zach Riojas, Travis Garza, Chris Garza, Michael Vega, and Roman Villareal.