Forever in our hearts
Estela Renee Franco
August 26, 2014 – July 3, 2026
Lived 11 years
Clinton, Iowa
"Choose kindness"
Life story
Estela was a beautiful 11 year old girl, loved by all of her family and friends, who took her life due to mental illness and bullying. Estela was smart, determined, brave, kind to a fault, a talented artist who loved to share her gift with the world. Estela's only wish was that we wouldn't replace her and that we would forgive her. We promise to keep our promise, Estela.
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2014
Born August 26
2014
The year Estela was born, the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2015
Estela was 1 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2016
Estela was 2 when the Cubs won their first World Series since 1908
2019
Estela was 5 when "Old Town Road" spent a record 19 weeks at number one
2021
Estela was 7 when the Tokyo Olympics opened after a year's delay
2022
Estela was 8 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2026
Graduated 5th grade Eagle Heights Elementary School
2026
Passed away July 3, age 11
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