Epifania Pagan

Epifania Pagan Ortiz, age 102, of Lorain, died on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake of natural causes.
She was born on July 3, 1907 in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico. She came to Lorain in 1998 with her granddaughter, Nilda Perez (husband Ramon Perez Negron) and her great grandchildren (Raymond Young, wife, Ruthie Cabrera "Young" and his children; Moises, Raymond, Jacob, David, Nathan, Benjamin, and Aidyn Young) and great granddaughter (Emmy Reyes and husband Antonio Reyes and their children, Antonio Isaias, Salina Faith, Anisa Grace Reyes). Also Nilda adopted two children, Esther and Joshua Perez.
Whoever remembered her to be the pilar of the family, the woman who took care of the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was always on the go and very feisty and full of life. There was never a time that she turn down a challenge. She made sure everyone in the family was taken care of and never let anything get to her.
She enjoyed crocheting, embroidery and was a wonderful hand seamstress and a great cook. She was a member of Iglesia Pentecostal Dios Inc. and was very strong in her faith.
She was also loved and cared for by the staff at Main Street Care Center where she spent her last years and just celebrated her last birthday.
We love you "Fanny." You finished the race and now you rest in peace.
She is survived by her daughter, Ramona Vidal of Lorain and Alta Gracia in Palm Beach Florida, also 9 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 15 great-great grandchildren, whom she spent much time.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Mercedes Pagan (Ortiz) son Damian Vidal, daughter, Munserrate Brown and great grandson, Dywie Young.
The family is holding private services. The Dovin Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
To send online condolence, go to www.dovinfuneralhome.com.