Esther Sanchez Guerra, age73 of North Platte passed away March 25, 2018 at her home.

Esther was born on November 26, 1944 in Sarbin, NE to Arnulfo and Soccoro (Salvador) Sanchez.  She grew up in North Platte.  Esther married Cecil Guerra “Buck” in 1965 and the two made their home in North Platte where she raised their 8 children.  Esther had an amazing faith base and her church was very important to her.  She was an excellent cook, who loved cooking for her family and friends with her specialty being her burritos!  Esther enjoyed doing hair and makeup, oldies music, she loved to dance and give dance lessons and liked tattoos.  The center of her life was her family, who she always put first.  She was truly the rock of her family.  She will be remembered as the best woman, mother, and grandmother.

Survivors include her children, Vicki (Jerry) Estrada of Lincoln, Mario (Olivia) Guerra of North Platte, Cecil (Sanjuanita) Guerra of Lincoln, Tracey (Javier) Hinojosa, Donna (Wesley) Kohl, Elizabeth (Alex) Tirado, Philip Guerra, Mario Sotelo, and Angelina Guerra all of North Platte; siblings, Richard (Vicky) Sanchez of Grand Island, Alex (Helen) Sanchez, Margaret Ramos, Mary (Johnnie) Serrano, Arnulfo “Sam” (Delia) Sanchez, Rosie (Santos) Castellanos all of North Platte, and Ofilia Leyva of Grand Island; sisters-in-law, Donna Sanchez, and Anita Sanchez; 31 grandchildren: and 51 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Cecil; 2 children, Manolito and Michael; granddaughter, Raquel Ann Estrada; grandson, Roy Hernandez; and siblings, Albert and Hank Sanchez, and Jessica Polanco.

Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Services will be held 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Harvest Christian Church with the Reverend Dean Bailey officiating.  Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery.  Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.