Geraldine M. Estrada

Geraldine M. Estrada, 54, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 24, 2016.

She is preceded in death by her father Polinario Maldonado and grandparents Ursenio and Elicia Paz.

Geraldine is survived by her husband, of 23 years, Pat Estrada; mother Mickey Maldonado; sons Elijah Estrada and Elliot Estrada; daughters Laurie Maldonado and Roberta Candelaria; brothers Michael Maldonado and wife Merilyn, Charlie Maldonado and wife Margie, Anthony Maldonado and wife Gaby, and Jimmy Maldonado; sisters Pauline Gallegos and husband Rick, Grace Candelaria and husband Pat, Debbie Vargas and husband Anton, and Sarah Gurule and husband Jimbo; three grandchildren Marcus, Sean and Juylissa; god-daughter Savanna Salazar; and foster children Zay Woods, Atasha Woods and Jessie Sisneros.

She was a devout Christian who loved God. She brought many people to Christ and always helped those in need. She always put others needs before her own.

Geraldine's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Tuesday, January 3, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Chapel on Osuna, followed by a Service at 11:30 a.m.

Pallbearers will be Michael Maldonado, Charlie Maldonado, Anthony Maldonado, Elijah Estrada, Elliot Estrada, and Jesse Sisneros. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Maldonado, Marcus Mora and Sean Mora.