Esther Frances Leyendecker Stewart Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Esther Frances Leyendecker Stewart (Laredo, Texas), who passed away on January 8, 2023, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Esther Frances Leyendecker Stewart to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband William Joel "Bill" Stewart; her parents, Edward Russell and Esther Penn Leyendecker; and her siblings, Edward Russell, Jr., Justo Penn, Arthur Julian, Philip Andrew and Nancy Barbara.

She is survived by: her children, Nancy Barbara Stewart Blair (Randall Scott), Dr. William Joel Stewart, Jr. (Sylvia Cantu), Theresa Ann Powell (William Michael) and Cynthia Louise Leyendecker (Leonard, Jr.); her grandsons, Roger Andrew Blair (Amy Knowles), William Joel "BJ" Stewart, III (Morgan Westerman), Alexander Penn Stewart (Nicole Werstak), William Michael Powell, Jr. (Laura Ardis Scarborough), Zachry Stewart Powell (Sandra Calderon), Kyle Alexander Powell (Kaylie Morgensen), Daniel Tobias "Toby" Rodriguez (Jacqueline Page Stephens), Benjamin Earle Rodriguez, Austin Gabriel Rodriguez and Dominic Evan Rodriguez; and her great grandchildren, Alaina Kay, William Joel "Liam" IV, Zachary Ryan, Noah James, Hazel Jane, John Parker, Avery Jayne, Lily James and Brody Aaron.

To safeguard the family and guests, those wishing to attend Esther's services are asked to please practice social distancing as well as use masks while inside the premises of the funeral establishment and church.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that you consider making a donation in Esther's memory to her favorite charities: Bethany House Of Laredo, Inc.

Online at http://www.bethanyhouseoflaredo.org.