Obituaries
Luz “Nelly” Nelida Pabon, 75
December 25, 2022
Luz “Nelly” Nelida Pabon was born on April 9th, 1947 in Maunabo,PR. She transitioned into glory December 25th, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.
She was the daughter of the late Elijah and Marcelena Modesto. Nelly moved to Lancaster, PA in 1965. She started working at Weavers in New Holland, PA where she met the love of her life Wilfredo “Freddy” Pabon. They married on December 18, 1965, and recently celebrated 57 years of marriage. From an early age Nelly understood the value of grit, resilience and hope which helped her to spread her wings as an entrepreneur. One of her many accomplishments was opening her own restaurant “Nelly’s Place” where her love for cooking was a full display.
Nelly was a devote Christian and an integral part of the foundational growth at The First Spanish Assembly of God church in Lancaster PA, where she expressed her love and service to families by sharing her culinary skills, a ministry service she nurtured for many years. Nelly graduated from the church institute with honors, she lived her life in service to God and his people. Her love for the Lord was infectious, her prayers and worship impacted her family and anyone she encountered. Her faith, love for family and service to the community will impact generations to come.
She is survived by her loving husband Wilfredo Pabon SR., son Felix “Danny” Ortiz (Margie), son Wilfredo “Will” , daughter Sonia (Paris) , daughter Mayra (Victor) , daughter Cardidad, and her grandchildren Shanise , Chelsea , Tiffani , Charis , Gupe , Nina , Isaiah , Nyra, Jazzy, Eli, Tito, Brandon, and Jasel and a host of great grandchildren.
A funeral service will take place Thursday December 29, 2022, at First Spanish Assembly of God, 626 S Duke St, at 11AM. Family invites guests to a viewing beginning at 10AM. Burial will take place at the conclusion of service at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery.
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Condolences to the Family
December 31, 2022
Our condolences to the family. May God give you confort. The loss is great and we are never prepared. God bless you all
December 29, 2022
My condolences to u &your family
Praying God grant u peace and comfort. Blessings and love to you all ❤️ 🙏🏽
December 28, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends, so sorry for ur loss .May she R.I.P. gone but never forgotten fly high mama ❤⚘😢💔
Love ,
Tina Ruiz
December 28, 2022
On behalf of myself and the nieves family, I would love to extend my deepest condolences to the pabon family during this difficult and trying time. Please know, that she will always be loved and remembered by those who knew her dearly!! Christina M. Dejesus
December 28, 2022
Mom, I will love you always and forever! Thank you for being my mother! Until we meet again!🤎 Love, Sonia
December 28, 2022
Dear Freddy and Family please accept my most sincere condolances, I’m very sorry for your loss.
Bill Mankin
December 28, 2022
Rest well my beautiful angel. I will miss you forever and always. I thank God for gifting me with such an amazing grandmother. Thank you for teaching and guiding me along the way. Thank you for being a reflection of gods love . I love you forever wela. Shanise Philbert
December 28, 2022
Titi siempre estarás en nuestros corazones hasta que nos veremos otra vez que descanses en paz te quiero mucho ~Ito y familia
December 28, 2022
You were the Best mother Grandmother Great Great Grandmother and Best Mother N law . You taught me so much I am so Grateful that I had the honors to call you mom you were there when my kids and myself needed you the most . I will for ever love you I will make sure that what ever children the boys and Nina have they will know who you were . Bella loved you so much and baby quack to we will miss you. Caridad Gopaul
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- Thursday, December 29, 2022
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- First Spanish Assembly of God
- 626 S Duke St,
- Lancaster, PA
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