Estella Ruvalcaba

Ruvalcaba, Estella 86, accountant, died Sunday, October 18, 2015. Rosary at 7 PM, Friday, October 23, 2015; Funeral Mass at 10 AM, Saturday, October 24, 2015, both at Church of the Magdalen Catholic Church. Estella loved to travel all over the world with her husband of 59 years, Hector Joe. Her favorite trip was flying on the Concord from New York to London in 3 hours. Estella was a very good accountant. Above all, Estella was very close to her faith. Estella was a pro-life counselor. She served 7 years as co-chair of Harvest House Tours. She also served as a member of the welcoming committee and co-chairman of Seniors Luncheon. She also served at the Lords Diner and was an active member of the Altar Society. Preceded by her sister, Emma Cardenas. Survivors: husband, Hector Joe Ruvalcaba; brother, Ben Cardenas of Sand Springs, OK; sisters, Sara Quinones of Houston, TX, Guadalupe Terrones of Newton, KS; sister-in-law, Mary Bottenberg of Oak Harbor, WA; brothers-in-law, Roger of Wichita, William of Pleasonton, CA; nieces, Kathy McIntyre of Wichita, Cindy Mitchell of Houston, Cindy Koch of Wichita; nephews, Ernie Ruvalcaba, Rodney Ruvalcaba, Robert Ruvalcaba, all of Wichita. A memorial has been established with the Retired Priests Seminarians Fund, c/o Catholic Diocese of Wichita, 424 N. Broadway St., Wichita, KS 67202. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.