Celia was born April 25, 1940, in Managua, Nicaragua to Manuel Barahona and Mercedes Gomez. After high school, she worked in the cosmetics sales industry, before going on to work in the restaurant industry until her retirement.
Celia was preceded in death by her parents, her son Ernesto, her daughter Marlyng, and her husband Pablo Perez. She is survived by her sons Roberto, Martin and William, and her daughter-in-law Anya and future daughter-in-law Miranda. She is also survived by her grandchildren Olga, Ernesto, Josenrique, Ethan, Seth, Elizabeth and Andrew; as well as her three great-grandchildren Hayley, Kylee, Briana, and Adonis.
At Celia's request no services will be held.