Father Gary Riebe Estrella, S.V.D.

Father Gary Riebe Estrella, S.V.D., died Monday, June 2, 2025. He was 79 years old.

Father Gary was a religious order priest who was ordained on December 18, 1971, for the Divine Word Missionaries. While serving in the archdiocese, these were his assignments:

• Resident, Casa Guadalupe, Los Angeles
• Resident, Society of Divine Word Center, Los Angeles
• Resident, St. John the Evangelist Church, Los Angeles

Memorial Mass: Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 11 a.m., at St. John the Evangelist Church, 6028 Victoria Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90043, (323) 758-9161.

Condolence cards may be sent to Rev. Paul Prince Appiah-Kubi, St. John the Evangelist Church, 6028 Victoria Ave., Los Angeles, 90043.

In charity and kindness, please remember Father Gary Riebe Estrella, S.V.D., in your Masses and prayers.