Hector Frank Estrada, Jr.

Hector Frank Estrada Jr. was born on November 27, 1954 to the parents Hector and Rita Estrada. He is survived by his three sisters Margaret L. Del Rio, Roberta L. Estrada and Diane M. Chavez. He has nine nieces and nephews Valerie ValVerde, Eileen Rodriguez-DelRio, Andrea DelRio, Jospeh Chavez, Julie Ramos, Joshua Chavez, Annette Garza, Christina Marquez. Also, Ruben Garza who proceeded him in death.

He went to school in Bakersfield and graduated from BHS in 1972. He worked at Rodgers Jewelers in Bakersfield for a brief time and moved to Los Angeles there he stayed until 2003 where he returned to Bakersfield until his death on December 1, 2018. Hector was loved by and amused by everyone he came in contact with, he was "that guy" who made friends to random strangers and always gave what he had to anyone in need. He loved his dog/best friend Pepe so much and could be seen walking the streets of Bakersfield. Pepe passed away on July 23, 2018 and that was a hard time for him. He had a special friendship with Melissa Pease over the past several years. He is known for his love of Marilyn Monroe and Barbara Streisand. He was a loving brother, uncle, and friend to many and will be missed by us all. His favorite phrases were "How you doin" and "Shut up Girl". He was a man who lived his life like a roller coaster and lived life in the fast lane.