Estella Alvarez, 77, of Hurley passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Gila Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Estella was born August 1, 1939 in Bayard to David and Mary (Rodriguez) Saenz. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and a life time member of Beta Sigma Phi. Estella will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Estella is survived by her loving husband Eduardo of 62 years; four sons, Edward (Martha) Alvarez Of Silver City, Lawrence (Martha) Alvarez of Las Cruces, David Alvarez of Albuquerque, Louis (Lisa) Alvarez of Hurley. Two daughters, Elizabeth Telles (C. Steve) of Albuquerque, Katherine Cousin (Pete) of Albuquerque; one sister, Ruth Teran (Polo) of Bayard. Also surviving her are 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Mary Saenz, a sister, Alice Narvaiz, a nephew Steven Teran and grand nieces, Paula and Valerie Teran.

Visitation for Estella will be from 4 to 5 o'clock in the evening on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Infant Jesus Shrine in Hurley. The Prayer Vigil and Rosary will follow at 5 PM with Deacon Art Gutierrez, reciting. The Funeral Liturgy will be at 9 o'clock in the morning on Monday, April 3, 2017 also at Infant Jesus Shrine. Concluding Services and Burial will follow at the Hurley Cemetery. Officiating will be Fr. Francisco Diaz.

Serving as pallbearers are James Telles, Daniel Lane, Eduardo Alvarez, Michael Alvarez, Lawrence Alvarez, Andrew Alvarez, Jonathan Lane and Alex Alvarez.