Manuel "Skip" M. Estrella, Jr.
September 27, 1946 ~ December 16, 2016
Manuel "Skip" Estrella, Jr.
Manuel "Skip" Morrow Estrella, Jr., 70, of Thompson, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, December 16, 2016.
He was born September 27, 1946 in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of the late Manuel and Elizabeth (Cabral) Estrella. He graduated from Mt. Diablo High School in Concord, California Class of 1964. He then went on to further his education and graduated college with a PHD in Business Administration.
Skip served his country in the Marine Corps, during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged in 1968. He married the love of his life Karen Smith in Concord, California on October 2, 1966.
Mr. Estrella over the years touched many lives while he served with various organizations. He was a member of the Elk's Club of Los Angeles, American Legion Post #112 in Madison, AM Vets in Perry, the VFW Post In Willoughby; the Geneva Rod and Gun Club and was a former member of the VNV- Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Skip is survived by his wife of 50 years, Karen; son, Mitchell Estrella; daughter, Stephanie (Douglas) French; grandchildren, Megan (Nick) Kresila, Phillip (Cassandra) Jensen, Rachele Thomas, and Sharyn Doig; great-grandchildren, Karma Steelman and Ryder Jensen; and brother, Gary (Marcia) Estrella. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sharyn Estrella at the age of 13, and his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 10 AM at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison, Ohio. Burial will be at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the funeral home. The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio 44057. Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Karen & Family…………….you are in my prayers during this time of unbelievable loss………….Skip was loved & by all of his law enforcement family……….he was my minter & friend & “Brother in Blue”……………he will “Never Be Forgotten”
I'm terribly sorry for your loss. It's beyond difficult when we lose a loved one in death. Even harder is the question whether or not we will see them again. Because we miss them dearly. The Bible gives us an encouraging answer though. At 1Corinthians 15:26 it brings out that Death is an enemy and that it IS to be brought to nothing. (New World Translation ). The King James version says Death will be “destroyed “. Acts 24:15 also says that “there will be a resurrection” though of our loved ones. Think, how you feel right now at this tragic point in you and your family's lives. Riddled with unbearable pain. It can be reversed. Sadness , mourning, tears seemingly endless. The book of Revelation gives us that unimaginable hope. Unimaginable yet Garunteed, God's word tells us, “he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed”. So the answer to that daunting, disheartening question of whether or not you will see them again is Yes. You can see your loved ones again. Think how that reunion will be. You'll no doubt feel how a family mentioned in the Bible felt when Jesus resurrected their daughter at Mark 5:42. “They were beside themselves with great ecstasy “. But for now, know that God can and will comfort us in all our trials if we let him (2 Corinthians 1:4).
I knew Skip at Mt. Diablo High School and have many fond memories during our time together, on and off duty with the Martinez Police Department. Skip was truly a friend and gentleman who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our deepest condolences to Karen, Mitchell, Stephanie, and all the family for their loss.