11/09/2026
Estela Sarabia Villca (“Quechichi”), 76 years of age, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5th, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on September 10, 1950, in Uyuni, Potosi, Bolivia, Estela was the cherished daughter of Florencia and Acensio Villca, and the beloved younger sister to her nine older brothers. She grew up enjoying a lively childhood filled with deep love and rich culture. As time went on, she was introduced to her lifelong partner, Walter Sarabia, through her brother in the Army.
Estela’s life took a major turn when she and Walter moved to La Paz, where she raised her three boys almost entirely single-handedly while her husband served in the military. Pouring her heart into her home, Estela thrived as a devoted, protective, and deeply loving mother. She was a woman of many talents—working as a nurse, a teacher, and a skilled artisan, before her life transformed once again when the family relocated to the United States in the 1990s.
Despite undergoing a massive geographical change during such a vulnerable time, Estela’s deep love for her sons and husband showed her unwavering dedication to keeping her family strong. Behind the scenes, she fought a long, quiet battle against Rheumatoid Arthritis. Though she struggled with this chronic illness for most of her life, she never let it dim her spirit, doing her absolute best to provide for her family not just as a mother and wife, but eventually, as a grandmother.
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