Ester Najera Obituary
The world bids farewell to Ester Najera of Knox City, Texas, departing on May 25, 2025 at the age of 71. Ester leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ester Najera or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As Ester departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Ester. Though Ester may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Minnie Machado (Guerra) and Victor Machado; and her sons, Johnny Lee Estrada and Pete Estrada. She is survived by: her children, Robert Estrada (Tammie) of Seymour, Martin Estrada (Carletta) of Tinkawa, OK., Adrian Estrada of Abilene, Texas, Marie Shields (Victor) of Munday and Nancy Garcia of Munday, Texas; and her brother Armando Machado of Goree, Texas. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A rosary will be held on Tuesday, May 27th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Smith Family Funeral Homes (304 N 2nd St, Haskell, TX 79521). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 28th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the St. George Catholic Church (901 N 16th St, Haskell, TX 79521). A burial will be held on Wednesday, May 28th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Weinert Cemetery.
