Virgen Maria Estrella, age 42, passed away on Dec. 5, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield, MA on July 18, 1974 to Eddie Estrella and Carmen (Rodriguez) Estrella. Virgen worked at the Law Offices of Terrence A. Low & Anthony J. Canata as a paralegal for 20 years. She was a proud alumni of Holyoke Catholic High School and attended Holyoke Community College followed by Brandford Hall where she received her certification as medical assistant. She leaves one son, Edward Donoso of Lake Elsinore, CA, one daughter, Gianna Fazzina of Chicopee; her grandmother Clotilde Vega; five sisters, Maria (Estrella) Savageau of South Hadley, Veronica Estrella of Holyoke and Carmen Yvette Estrella of Springfield, Vanessa Estrella and Erica Estrella of Chicopee; two brothers, Eddie Estrella of Chicopee and Derek Estrella of Westfield; one granddaughter Olivia Donoso. She had 4 beautiful nieces, Deisiree Garriga, Ava Menard, Sophia Menard, Brynn Estrella and 6 handsome nephews, Jacob Savageau II, Joshua Menard, Urijah Garriga, Nixon Estrella, Weston Estrella and Remy Lafond. She also leaves her caring fiance Carlos Arroyo, best friend Lissette Colon, Adelina Soto (step-mom) as well as numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends. She was a dedicated mother and proud grandmother. Her passion for life was her children, her granddaughter and her family. Virgen would light up a room as soon as she walked in. Her beauty and grace turned heads everywhere she went. Her smile was contagious and her heart was pure. Those fortunate enough to know her will forever be touched by her beautiful soul. She will be especially remembered for her beautiful smile and fun, loving spirit. The family wishes to thank everyone who cared for her at Baystate Medical Center especially the kind and compassionate nurses at the ICU. Visiting Hours will be held on Sat, Dec 10, 2016 at the Grise Funeral Home 280 Springfield St. Chicopee 2PM to 5PM with a Prayer Service to begin at 5PM. Burial is Private. Please visit www.Grisefh.com for online condolences. Memorial contributions are welcome and should be mailed to Maria Savageau 1 Lesperance Ct., South Hadley MA 01075.