Stella Hernandez Gonzales was the daughter of Yldifonso and Manuela Hernandez. She was born on November 2, 1941 in Lometa, TX. Stella was married to Macedonio Medina Gonzales who preceded her in death. Together they had four children: Lawrence Gonzales, Sherrie Cassel nee Gonzales, John Gonzales, and Sandra Gonzales. They also had a grandson, Rikki Kolb who preceded Stella in death. Louie Kolb is the great grandson of Stella. Stella was loved and cherished by everyone who knew her, most especially by her children.

And like most older people, she loved the 23rd Psalm in the old KJV.