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Estella Krause

January 8, 1943 — July 28, 2024

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Estella Krause, age 81, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024. Born on January 8, 1943, she was the beloved daughter of Enrique Diaz and Rosario Salas Rojas. On May 4, 1968, she married the love of her life, Arnold Krause, and together they built a beautiful family.

Estella and Arnold divorced later in life, but their bond was unbreakable. They remained close friends and saw each other every day, continuing to share in the joys and challenges of their family life.

Estella was the heart and soul of her family, a devoted mother to her three children: Edward, Ivonne, and Wendy. She was also a cherished grandmother to her six grandchildren: Francois, Edward Jr., Audrey, Ryan, Brittney and Jacob. Estella's love for music was infectious, always lighting up the room with her laughter and vibrant spirit.

A woman of deep faith, Estella was a devout Catholic and an active member of St. Paschal Baylon Church. She found great joy and fulfillment in co-hosting a house of prayer and was deeply involved in the Koinonia community. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life and guided her in all that she did.

Estella faced the heartbreaking loss of her son Edward with immense strength and grace. She continued to be a source of support and love for her family, embodying resilience in the face of tragedy.

Estella was immensely proud of her daughters Ivonne and Wendy. She often spoke of their achievements and the strong, compassionate women they have become. Her love for them was boundless and she cherished every moment spent with them.

Estella’s grandchildren were the light of her life, and she supported them in every endeavor. Whether it was attending every life event, cheering them on through every milestone or simply spending quality time with them, Estella’s love and encouragement were unwavering. She always made sure they knew how much they were loved and valued.

Known for her kindness and love, Estella welcomed everyone with open arms and became a grandmother figure to all her grandchildren's friends. She was filled with joy and always ready for a new adventure, be it traveling to other countries, taking spontaneous road trips, dancing in the living room, singing along to her favorite mariachi songs, savoring delicious meals prepared by her favorite grandson-in- laws, or playing board games with her family.

Estella inspired those around her to never give up and to chase their dreams, no matter how impossible they seemed. Her legacy of heart, kindness, and resilience will continue to inspire us to be the best versions of ourselves as she truly was a force to be reckoned with.

She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. A celebration of her extraordinary life will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Reseda on August 31, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the family’s GoFundMe in Estella's memory.

https://gofund.me/bd4b56e7

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Celebration of Life

Saturday, August 31, 2024

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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

18420 Kinzie Street, Los Angeles, CA 91325

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