Timeline for Esther De Los Santos
Born: November 18, 1940
Died: May 21, 2021
Esther Garcia De los Santos passed away peacefully in San Antonio, Texas on Friday, May 21, 2021 at the age of 80. Esther was born in Laredo, TX on November 18, 1940 to Cayetano and Maria De La Luz Garcia.
Esther graduated from Martin High School and attend Laredo Junior College. She married the love of her life, Cesar J. De Los Santos on February 20, 1966. They immediately moved to California and had two girls, Sandra and Susie. Upon returning to Laredo, TX they had a son, Cesar J. De Los Santos, II.
Esther was a florist and an entrepreneur. Everyone who knew her knew her passion for decorating for all seasons. Her home was always decorated from top to bottom, room to room to reflect the season. She loved entertaining people in her home and always made people feel welcomed. She was the owner of Pichinos Flower Shop in downtown Laredo and later was a Florist for HEB where she proudly retired from. After retirement, Esther and her many HEB retired partners enjoyed gathering frequently for lunch and a round of Loteria.
Esther is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Cesar J. De Los Santos, her parents, Cayetano and Maria De la Luz Garcia, brothers, Raul and Ruben Garcia and her sister Maria de La Luz Buitron.
Left to cherish her memories are her three children, Sandra (Fred) Escamilla, Susie (Charlie) Moke and CJ De los Santos II. Esther also had 9 Grandchildren, Anissa De Los Santos (Jon Garcia), Clarissa (Jonathan) Ramirez, CJ III (Jennifer) De Los Santos, Freddy Escamilla, Debbie Escamilla, Nicholas Escamilla, Samuel Escamilla, Victoria A Moke, Caroline I Moke and 3 great-grandchildren, Cataleya Martinez, Luke Garcia and CJ De Los Santos IV. She is also survived by her brother Ricardo (Zulema) Garcia and Olivia Luna and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive guests Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, where a prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. Funeral service will be Friday, May 28, 2021, at the Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services chapel. Chapel service will be officiated at 9:00 am. Interment will follow to the Laredo City Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be CJ De Los Santos III, Freddy Escamilla, Nicholas Escamilla, Samuel Escamilla, Rick Garcia and Marty Buitron.
The family will also be live streaming the funeral services at www.freddickey.com on Thursday, starting at 5:00 pm
Due to COVID pandemic and for the safety of all we ask that all guests attending to please wear a mask.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr. Laredo, Texas (956)723-3611. You may leave condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com
Mis mas profundas condolencias Ms. Sandara, La familia Hernandez tiene a la Senora Esther De Los Santos en sus pensamientos y en sus oraciones de hoy en adelante. Que Dios la tenga en sus santa gloria.
In memory of Esther De Los Santos, Irma Dominguez- Newark CA lit a candle
I’m sorry for your loss. My most sincere apologies to the De Los Santos family. I’ve known Esther since her arrival to California since then we became friends. We often talked long hours on the phone. I will miss our long conversations, laughter and good memories. Rest in peace my good friend. Irma Dominguez
My most sincere condolences to the family of Esther, she was a great friend and partner for the HEB retiree club. I will always remember her by the good memories we shared together. May god bless her family for the loss of their loved one.
Sandra, de nuevo mi más sentído pésame por el fallcimiento de su Mamá. Reciba usted y su apreciable familia un abrazo solidario.
Susy , Charlie y familia; sintiendo mucho la partida de Su Madre. Dios los llene de fortaleza. Pensándolos mucho ❤️❤️????
In memory of Esther De Los Santos, Ron and Beatriz Hellet lit a candle
Our condolences to my cousins, Susie, Sandra & Cesar Jr, Tio Riche & Tia Zulema & the rest of the family. We will remember our Tia Chita as the happy, giving & beautiful lady she was. Rest In Peace. Que Dios la Bendiga, unida con su madre, padre y hermanos!
We are so sad to hear of your mom's passing , our condolences to the Delosantos family. Enjoyed being your neighbors for 20:plus years,you all are so blessed to have wonderful parents. We had wonderful memories . God bless you all. Eddie ,Lupita , Erika and Monica Sosa
We are so sad to hear of your mom's passing , our condolences to the Delosantos family. Enjoyed being your neighbors for 20:plus years,you all are so blessed to have wonderful parents. We had wonderful memories . God bless you all. Eddie ,Lupita , Erika and Monica Sosa
My deepest sympathies to Susie, Sandy, CJ and the rest of Mrs. De Los Santos friends and family. I will always remember her with so much love and respect. I have the best memories of Mrs. De Los Santos’ hospitality. I loved going over to her house to play with Susie when we were children. I always felt the love in her beautiful home. Her unmistakable laugh, kindness, and elegance will be missed. Love you RIP Mrs. De Los Santos
My deepest condolences to Sandra, Susie, Carlos and all the family. I grew up together with Esther, la Chita as she was lovingly nicknamed, on Houston Street. I hold many beautiful and lasting memories of our friendship and I will truly miss her! Your mother was an exceptional lady and I don’t know of anyone who equals her passion for decorating her home with themes of every season! I pray that she rests in peace and that she will now enjoy her reward in heaven! May you find comfort in the many beautiful memories she lives for you to cherish and to live by. She will, no doubt, be decorating heaven as she did on earth! Bendiciones and prayers for all of you and for my loving friend, Chita! May she be granted Rest In Peace and may perpetual light shine upon her forever!
My condolences to the De Los Santos family. It hurts to see a fine person leave us, but I am sure God is happy to have her home. Always enjoyed visiting with her when we see each other at Cataleya’s parties. We had something great in command. Our great granddaughter Cataleya. I will miss not seeing you. But I know you are happy to see your honey again. Rest In Peace Esther.
Date: Thursday, May 27, 2021
Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Date: Friday, May 28, 2021
Time: 9:00 am
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Date: Friday, May 28, 2021
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.
Mis mas profundas condolencias Ms. Sandara, La familia Hernandez tiene a la Senora Esther De Los Santos en sus pensamientos y en sus oraciones de hoy en adelante. Que Dios la tenga en sus santa gloria.
In memory of Esther De Los Santos, Irma Dominguez- Newark CA lit a candle
I’m sorry for your loss. My most sincere apologies to the De Los Santos family. I’ve known Esther since her arrival to California since then we became friends. We often talked long hours on the phone. I will miss our long conversations, laughter and good memories. Rest in peace my good friend. Irma Dominguez
My most sincere condolences to the family of Esther, she was a great friend and partner for the HEB retiree club. I will always remember her by the good memories we shared together. May god bless her family for the loss of their loved one.
Sandra, de nuevo mi más sentído pésame por el fallcimiento de su Mamá. Reciba usted y su apreciable familia un abrazo solidario.
Susy , Charlie y familia; sintiendo mucho la partida de Su Madre. Dios los llene de fortaleza. Pensándolos mucho ❤️❤️????
In memory of Esther De Los Santos, Ron and Beatriz Hellet lit a candle
Our condolences to my cousins, Susie, Sandra & Cesar Jr, Tio Riche & Tia Zulema & the rest of the family. We will remember our Tia Chita as the happy, giving & beautiful lady she was. Rest In Peace. Que Dios la Bendiga, unida con su madre, padre y hermanos!
We are so sad to hear of your mom's passing , our condolences to the Delosantos family. Enjoyed being your neighbors for 20:plus years,you all are so blessed to have wonderful parents. We had wonderful memories . God bless you all. Eddie ,Lupita , Erika and Monica Sosa
We are so sad to hear of your mom's passing , our condolences to the Delosantos family. Enjoyed being your neighbors for 20:plus years,you all are so blessed to have wonderful parents. We had wonderful memories . God bless you all. Eddie ,Lupita , Erika and Monica Sosa
My deepest sympathies to Susie, Sandy, CJ and the rest of Mrs. De Los Santos friends and family. I will always remember her with so much love and respect. I have the best memories of Mrs. De Los Santos’ hospitality. I loved going over to her house to play with Susie when we were children. I always felt the love in her beautiful home. Her unmistakable laugh, kindness, and elegance will be missed. Love you RIP Mrs. De Los Santos
My deepest condolences to Sandra, Susie, Carlos and all the family. I grew up together with Esther, la Chita as she was lovingly nicknamed, on Houston Street. I hold many beautiful and lasting memories of our friendship and I will truly miss her! Your mother was an exceptional lady and I don’t know of anyone who equals her passion for decorating her home with themes of every season! I pray that she rests in peace and that she will now enjoy her reward in heaven! May you find comfort in the many beautiful memories she lives for you to cherish and to live by. She will, no doubt, be decorating heaven as she did on earth! Bendiciones and prayers for all of you and for my loving friend, Chita! May she be granted Rest In Peace and may perpetual light shine upon her forever!
My condolences to the De Los Santos family. It hurts to see a fine person leave us, but I am sure God is happy to have her home. Always enjoyed visiting with her when we see each other at Cataleya’s parties. We had something great in command. Our great granddaughter Cataleya. I will miss not seeing you. But I know you are happy to see your honey again. Rest In Peace Esther.
Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services.