Estelle T. Palka

July 8, 1925 — Jan. 6, 2009

Estelle Theresa “Tess” Palka of Sedona died Jan. 6 with family in San Diego. Tess was born in Detroit, Mich., to Helen and Anthony Powinski.

Tess is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ed Palka; nephew Ed (Sue) Guzik of San Diego; nephew Mike (Karen) Guzik of San Diego; and three grandnephews.

A Memorial Mass will be offered February 24, at 1 p.m., at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Sedona.