Estelvina Fontinelli

Estelvina Fontinelli was born in Chiriqui, Panama on November 20, 1939, and entered into eternal rest on Friday July 4, 2025, at the age of 85 surrounded by family. Mrs. Fontinelli lived in Marrero, LA.

Estelvina is the beloved wife of the late Franklin Lopes Fontinelli. She is the daughter of the late Pablo Colindres and the late Eva Aurora Gallardo Colindres. Loving mother of Marley Fontinelli Stevens (Mark) and Nello Fontinelli. Loving grandmother of Gavin and Chase Stevens. She is also survived by many siblings, nieces and nephews in Panama.

Estelvina was a member of St. Rosalie/St. John Bosco Church. She worked as a custodian for the Archdiocese of New Orleans until her retirement. She enjoyed tending to her garden and growing orchids but loved spending time with her family most of all.

Special thanks to Our Lady of Wisdom staff and nurses and to Dr. Hector Cabrera.

Service will be private.

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