It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Zelma Julia Quinones Egea, aged 91. Zelma passed away on October 16, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born on July 30, 1933 in San Juan, PR. Throughout her life, Zelma touched many lives with her infectious smile and humor. You could always count on her to bring peace to those around her during difficult times. Above all, she was a beacon of light, unwavering love and kindness to her family and all those who knew her.
Zelma spent her formative years surrounded by family while attending El Colegio La Milagrosa, in Rio Piedras, PR. She furthered her education at the University of Puerto Rico, where she was part of the University Choir. Her career was marked by dedication to her family as a devoted mother and wife, alongside her professional role as a word processor in the insurance industry and executive assistant for APTEL Inc.
Zelma was a devoted member of the Catholic faith, where she was actively involved in community and spiritual life with her family.
Zelma was predeceased in death by her husband of 50 years, Jesus, and daughter, Pier-Angeli, as well as her parents, Carlos and Carolina.
Her legacy continues through her children, Ricardo and wife Marie, Deborah and husband Carlos, son Gian-Carlo and wife Glenda, and daughter Jessica and husband Terry. She is survived by her siblings, Consuelo, Marta, and Carlos. Zelma leaves behind 17 grandchildren, Rebecca, Ricardo, Raquel and Angelo; Edwin, Carlos and Zelmari; Gian Pierre, Gian Paul, Karina and Giannina; Chris, Jourdan, Tyler and Joshua; Arianna and Arizeliz; and 4 great grandchildren, Izabella, Athena, and recently born Olivia and Gian Atlas.
A service to honor Zelma's life will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 850 St Johns Bluff Rd N, Jacksonville, FL on Tuesday October 22nd from 5 to 7 PM. The funeral will be at the same location on October 23rd starting with a funeral Mass at 10 AM followed by burial at 11 AM.
Those who knew her will miss her deeply, remembering her not only for her love, kindness and family devotion, but also for her disposition and attitude.
Always smiling with her usual response to how she was doing; “todo esta bien”, “everything is fine”.
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