Stella Mancha of Blanco passed away at her home, surrounded by family on Thursday June 25, 2020 at the age of 69.

Stella was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, first and foremost. She was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. She attended school in Blanco, and was a proud Blanconian. She enjoyed playing games, beach trips and being a part of her grandchildren’s accomplishments and sporting events. She gave us all courage and hope and reminded us how precious life is.

Stella was preceded in death by her parents, Tomas and Francisca Garcia; three sisters; Hilaria Escobedo, Maria Cardenas, Esperanza Hernandez and two brothers; Manuel Garcia and Tomas Garcia.

Stella is survived by her husband of 46 years, Pedro Mancha; five children, David Gallegos and wife Jessica, Roland Mancha and wife Jennifer, Laura Mancha and Ben Escobedo, Marisela Mancha, and Julian Mancha and wife Stephanie; Thirteen grandchildren, David Gallegos Jr., Lauren Mancha, Celeste Gallegos, Natalia Gallegos, Devin Newsome, Isaiah Mancha, Mariah Newsome, Jordan Mancha, Isaac Mancha, Jeter Mancha, Isela Mancha, Mollie Mancha and Morgan Mancha and four brothers Ignacio Garcia, Pedro Garcia, Domingo Garcia and Louis Garcia.

Family and friends were invited to attend the viewing from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Crofts-Crow Funeral Home in Blanco. There will be a service immediately following the visitation from 6-7 p.m.

A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Blanco, on Wednesday July 1, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Rusty Hicks officiating. Interment service will follow at the Blanco Historic Cemetery.

The family respectfully requests that everyone attending the services please wear a mask.