To Celebrate a Life of Love: Nestor Odell Caldera Langschwager

October 1, 1943-May 17, 2022

Nestor Odell Caldera Langschwager, age 78, of San Antonio, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. He was born in Nicaragua to Odell Caldera and Hella Langschwager in 1943. He was the second oldest of six children and was raised in Managua, Nicaragua. His education culminated in a Master’s Degree in Economics at the American University in Washington, D.C. Nestor worked as an executive at the Central Bank of Nicaragua (Banco Central de Nicaragua). He then served as an Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C. He was also the Economic Attaché at the Nicaraguan Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Nestor returned with his family to Nicaragua from Washington D.C., during the Sandinista Revolution in the late 1970’s. They lived in Nicaragua a few years until they were ultimately forced to immigrate to the United States in 1981, to escape the civil war. He relocated his family to Miami, Florida, to start a new life. Nestor later moved his family to Houston, Texas, and opened a perfume store at the Galleria Mall called “Etoile.” Nestor grew the successful business to five stores in both Houston and San Antonio. The business thrived for over 30 years until his retirement.

Nestor and his beloved wife, Stella, enjoyed traveling and seeing the world. They spent their retirement together and ultimately moved to San Antonio. The couple loved each other and were inseparable. Nestor was a movie buff, he loved tennis, racquetball, and swimming, and he frequently returned to Nicaragua to visit friends and family. He drank vino tinto, Flor de Caña, and loved a good steak. His wit, charm, and warmth will be greatly missed by all.

Nestor is survived by his wife, Stella, as well as his two daughters, Hella Scheuerman and Stella Shows. He is also survived by four of his six siblings: Vernon, Dennis, Rita, and Marcia. Nestor had four grandchildren: Colin, Sofia, Garrett, and Karina.

Fr. Tony Vilano will celebrate the Funeral Mass of the Resurrection at 1 pm on Friday, June 3 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.