Esther Arnesen's Obituary
In memory of our beloved mother, Esther (Silva) Arnesen, who passed away after a long battle with leukemia on Friday, January 5th, 2024. She never lost hope in God's healing and never stopped living her beautiful life. Esther was born in Dallas, Texas on September 7th, 1947 as the youngest of 12 children.
Esther was a loyal member of Lakepointe Church and took pride in reading her bible. She also enjoyed crafting, sewing, traveling, and tending her garden.
She is survived by husband and marine veteran, Ernest Arnesen, her children; Frances Bator, Veronica Arnesen-Schmode, Ernest Arnesen Jr., Barachel Arnesen-Desmarais. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Matthew Longoria, Amzie Ashley Kramer, Matthew Wilson, Remmington Bator, Ayden Arnesen, Ayva Mila Arnesen, Jewel Kramer, Shawn Kramer, Ethan Longoria, Ariana Longoria, and Evan Longoria. Son-in-laws; Paul Desmarais, and Guy Bator. As well as her brother, David Silva and her sister, Frances Mendoza. She will also be missed by her grand-dog, Princess.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Arnulfo and Filiberta Silva.
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