Mother I know you are dancing in the sky with daddy. I love and miss you.  Xiomara

I met Yolanda in 1995 when I moved next door to her all by myself with my little dog China. She treated me as her own and gave me a mattress and a console tv. She cooked for me and we had champagne. I think of Niedra as a sister....I will never forget Yolanda and her kindness and many years of family and fun. Please rest in peace...xoxoxo

To my Jewish grandmother,

She was a breath of fresh  air that gave you life and hope. She had been through a lot in her life and although I’m a little over a quarter of her life, I knew she was special. 

She always believed in me and she dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and best of yet, her little possum (her great grand daughter). 

She never claimed to be perfect, but no matter she tried to see the bright side of things. 

I will miss our talks, breakfast dates, and movie adventures. She would always laugh about how she was so insistent on me getting a senior ticket and the movie usher would clearly see I’m not a senior but still let us pass through. We would have so many laughs and giggles when it came to things like that. I miss her and no one is ever ready to say goodbye, but I know she loved me and I loved her. 

I hope she finds the true peace she was looking to obtain.

I love you Yolanda and I send my condolences to her family. 

Thank you for sharing her with me,

Margarita Vasquez

We are so sorry for your loss.  May her memories bring you comfort and carry you through this most difficult time.  Love, Connie and Sam Jarrett.

She was an extraordinary woman—sweet, well-educated, respectful, and incredibly kind-hearted. Yolanda’s presence brought light and warmth to everyone she met, and her wisdom and compassion were truly inspiring. Her legacy of kindness and grace will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. May the cherished memories of Yolanda bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Acosta’s Family

Celebration of Life

Reception Following Memorial Service

Norris Banks

Lydia Garcia

Vanessa Vela

Antonio “Tony” Calderon

Benito “Benny” Vela

She is survived by her daughter - Xiomara Steinberg Vela; grandchildren, Niedra Steinberg Vela and her partner, Dr. Anthony Branker, Christa Brower and her husband, Jeremy, and Jacob Pereira; great grandchildren, Naviah Rose Steinberg Cortinas, Eva Estelle, Elle May, Jacob "JJ" Robert Lance, and Charlotte Adielle Brower. Additional family and loved ones, Christa’s mother, Tamme Bonham; Neviah’s father, Robert Cortinas; Jacob’s mother, Kathy Pereira; and Dr. Branker’s son Isaac Branker.

Levy Funeral Directors