Rosemarie Amigable Estaban Graffius

Aug. 22, 1942 - Sept. 22, 2020 San Jose

Rosemarie Amigable Esteban, born August 22, 1942, in San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines, passed away September 22, 2020, at the age of 78 peacefully after a long battle with myasthenia gravis. She attended St. Williams school of San Marcelino then to Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT) graduating with a degree in Chemistry. She then taught 12th grade trigonometry for 10 years at Arellano University before coming to the U.S. She worked for Tera Pharmaceutical in Orange County Ca and also took science courses Cerrito Community College. Married David Paul Graffius Febuary 18, 1989. Retired after 30 years from the County of Los Angeles as a Sr Survey Mapping Technician. She is survived by her husband, David Graffius, son Jonathan, daughter-inlaw Nicole, granddaughter Henley, brothers, Rene and Gil Esteban, cousins Arsenio Amigable (Joji), Greg Esteban (Juliet), Arturo Esteban (Susan) and many nephews/nieces. Predeceased by her father, Alejandrino Mauricio Esteban, mother, Maria Domingo Amigable, and brother Ben Esteban. She was a devote Catholic parishioner at St. Francis Cabrini Church in San Jose, Ca. Loved belonging and participating with the Marcelinean USA of Southern California for 30 years. She enjoyed gardening, playing slots, comics, reading (any word games) and travelling. She was cheerful, and smiled often and was a wonderful wife/mother/ grandmother. A private family memorial with be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Marcelinean USA of Southern CA at 13240 Verdura Ave, Downey Ca 90242

Esther had a true passion for life. She traveled the world with her husband, children and friends, and there were very few places on earth she had not visited. Esther had endless energy and spent much of her time entertaining, sharing her love for cooking and bringing joy to those she loved.

Her generosity, compassion and warmth made her the woman everyone adored. She was always there to help others and is known for her kindness to many people.

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Fred, and brother, Gus Polzer. Esther is survived by her two children and two grandchildren; Christine Benninger, Thomas Benninger (Mary Ellen), Will and Claire. She will remain forever in their hearts.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, California.