Mario Estrello, age 84, died March 17, 2021 in Euless, TX. He was born December 8, 1936 in Lolita, TX to Victor Estrello and Maria Guzman Estrello. Mario grew up in Ganado, Texas, and was raised in very modest conditions on a farm in South Texas and was part of a family which included his 9 siblings. The moment he turned 18 he enlisted in the Navy where he served from 1956-1959. During his time in the Navy, he was stationed aboard the USS Shangri-La (CVA- 38) and visited places such as Hawaii, Japan, the Philippines and Hong Kong. After his honorable discharge from the Navy he gained employment as an Orthotist Technician with Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Mario enjoyed having the opportunity to work with children, he created braces that made their lives better. With the support of Scottish Rite, he enrolled at El Centro College and worked very hard to become a Certified Orthotist by obtaining not only college hours but also various specialized Orthotist related certifications. While working at Scottish Rite he met and married Chona Oritz after a brief courtship. They were married at The Sacred Heart Cathedral Church in Dallas, TX on February 24, 1962. After more than 10 years with Scottish Rite, he was invited to work with an Orthopedic Physicians group in Irving which would later create the opportunity for him to start his own business. Throughout this time Mario and Chona welcomed 5 children into the world. Estrello Orthotic Laboratory was opened in 1974 and remained a family business until 1996 when he retired. Throughout his adult life he was an active member of the Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and a devoted father to his 5 children. Upon retirement he and Chona moved to Savoy, TX and enjoyed life on their 100-acre property raising Black Angus cattle. As a retiree he loved spending time with his adult children, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Later in his retirement he and Chona moved to Euless, TX. They enjoyed spending time with their friends at the Euless Family Life Senior Center. Mario loved to read Western books, oftentimes reading more than one per week. He is preceded in death by his parents Victor and Maria Estrello, his brothers Victor Estrello Jr., Ernest Estrello, Marcellino Estrello, and Raymond Estrello. Mario is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Chona Estrello, and their children: Michael Estrello of Mesquite, Mark Estrello, wife Karla and daughter Lindsay of Mansfield, Christina Germain, husband Reggie and children Daniel, Vincent and Clelie of Euless, Patricia Dunstan, son Ryan and daughter Stephanie Carrera, husband Rene and children Nicolas and Diego of Ft Worth, and Melinda Estrello and her son Isaac of Euless. Also survived by siblings, Georgie Plasencio, Beatrice Leal, Raymondo Estrello, Dolores Hall and Josephine Crawford. All who knew him could appreciate his genuine kindness and easygoing nature. His wife and children knew him to be understanding, supportive, loving and dedicated to providing them with a happy home. He will be missed dearly. The family will receive friends at 6:30 P.M. Monday, March 22, 2021 followed by a Rosary 7:30 P.M. at Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, 606 W. Airport Freeway. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 A.M., Monday March 23, 2021 at Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church, 2330 Cheyenne. Burial with Navy honors will follow at Rolling Oaks Memorial Center, 422 Freeport Parkway, Coppell, TX. 75019. SERVICES Rosary

Monday, March 22, 2021 7:30 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 W. Airport Fwy. Irving, Texas 75062

Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 10:00 AM

Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church 2330 Cheyenne Street Irving, Texas 75062

Committal Service

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 11:30 AM

Rolling Oaks Memorial Center 400 Freeport Parkway Coppell, TX 75019