Nilda Mercedes Fontanez was born October 1, 1944 in Humaco, Puerto Rico. She passed away peacefully February 28, 2023 in Arlington, TX surrounded by immense love.
To everyone who knew her she was “Ma”, a title well deserved because she was a Mother to so many. She was the matriarch of our family, with a fierce spirit and a strength that never waivered. A brave heart who loved to go fishing, win big at bingo and make friends out of strangers. Ma left her heart and kitchen open, serving plates full of love. We will miss her sass, smile, and selflessness. Her sacrificial love and commitment to family will be the legacy that we will cherish in our hearts forever.
Ma was preceded in eternal rest by; her father Leonardo, her mother Josefina, her brothers Dionisio (Shorty/Tuto) and Rey, her sisters Tomasita and Carmen (Cusin).
Left to cherish her memory are, her daughters Vilma, Jovanna and Brendaleigh. Her sons Jorge, Carlos, Orlando and Mehki. Her Brother Tomas and Sister Migdalia. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren. As well as extended family and lifelong friends.
Celebration of life services will be held in Texas and Massachusetts as follows;
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Firewheel Bible Fellowship
2402 Castle Drive
Rowlett, Texas 75089
3:00pm–Visiting Hour
4:00pm–Memorial Service
*There will be a meal immediately following for the family.
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Saturday, March 18, 2023
Thy Kingdom Come Church
170 County Street
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
1:00-3:00pm– Visiting Hours
3:00pm– Memorial Service
4:00-6:00pm– Refreshments
Cremation arrangements by Lone Star Cremation
Sara
I miss you terribly, thank you for everything Ma. I will keep you with me always, especially by the water where you felt most at peace. I will never let Ivelisse, Annalise or Elias forget about you. Bendicion Ma y Que Dios Te Acompane Siempre. I Love You ❤️
NormaCollazo Porche
My Dearest Nilda your obituary speaks for itself. Your greatest Love and compassion was felt by all who knew you💕May you rest in peace Nilda and you will always live in my heart🙏💔My condolences to your children grandchildren & all who will miss your beautiful smile. You definitely earned your wings by your goodness here on Earth.🙏💔😘🥲
Brian Murray
My sincere condolences to the Fontanez and Morales family. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Crystal Hernandez
So sorry for your family’s loss. May she rest in the sweetest peace!
Ana Iris De Jesús
Mis mas sinceras condolencias para toda mi familia en estos momentos difíciles en sus vidas, reciban un furioso abrazo de su familia en PR estamos con ustedes en estos momentos difíciles , que sabemos lo difícil que es, Dios les dará fortaleza y consuelo a todos ustedes, titi no fue simplemente una tía , si no la otra madre que Dios me regalo, La recuerdare eternamente. Ya descansa en los brazos de nuestro padre celestial. Los amo muchísimo reciban un fuerte abrazo de parte de todos nosotros su familia en PR
Vanessa Olivares
Titi Nilda, you have sacrificed so much for our family. Thank you for loving me and giving your life to take care of me. Please know that I’m eternally grateful to you and your love. I many have not seen it then but I know now what it means to be a mother because of you. I celebrate you Titi, I celebrate the fact that your at peace and surrounded by everything beautiful, Jesus, family and no more pain. I love you and my children will know about the woman who gave so much and expected so little. You are one of my HEROs. Bendiciones Titi till we meet again in Paradise”Heaven “❤️
Veronica
Vilma,
Tuve la oportunidad de conocer a tu mami una vez y me pareció una mujer encantadora. Espero que su legado siga a través de ti y vivas cada día pensando en ella y honrándola. Recuerda que las personas solo mueren si se les olvida.
Verónica
María Medina
Mis mas sinceras condolencias para toda la familia 🙏🏼 Con mucha tristeza recibí la noticia de la partida de mi hermosa Nilda😢 yo fui su hairdresser por 15 años y llegue a conocerla y quererla mucho, ella fue tan linda, siempre demostrandome su cariño, Nilda tenía muy buen sentido del humor siempre sonriendo y haciéndome reír con sus ocurrencias 😃 Sin duda la extrañare muchísimo 😢, sin embargo siempre la recordaré y ella vivirá en mi corazón ♥️ para siempre.
Mis oraciones para toda la familia en estos momentos tan difíciles 🙏🏼
Tamara N. Torres
Jovanna and family please accept my deepest sympathy (mas sentido pesame) during this difficult time. May your Mom (Ma) rest in glorious peace. Please remember to keep those good and happy memories you guys had together to carry you through this difficult time.
Jennifer Lavorel
Thinking of you and your family, Jovanna.
Christie Newhouse
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. You and your family continue to be in my prayers.
Noemi G Del Cid
A mi familia les ofrezco mi mas profundo pesame. Siento su dolor como mio. Nilda sera recordada com mucho amor por todos nosotros. Dios esta con ustedes y les dara paz y consuelo a sus almas.
Denise Rivera
You have changed 100’s of lives for the better. There is no doubt you are seated with the most high like the Queen you are ❤️I’ve missed you so much.
Josh Gold
Sending my condolences for your loss to Jovanna and your family.
Nora
When I think of Nilda…I think of best neighbor ever, friend, coffee, an amazing cook with a great sense of humor. Nilda was brutally honest, a protector and defender of the most vulnerable; she was reliable, kind and generous. Nilda was a force to be reckoned with an unsung heroine. I can hear her voice and laughter as I think of her; she will live in our hearts forever. RIP Nilda 😥💔❤️