Orosia Figueroa Obituary (1934

Orosia Figueroa, age 86, of Elgin, passed away at home on December 30, 2020. She was born November 2, 1934 in Quebradillas Puerto Rico to her loving parents, Joaquin Figueroa and Nieves Perez. Orosia was a stay-at-home mom of eight children, who gave her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved cooking in the kitchen, and was known for her amazing coffee. She enjoyed listening to music, and dancing. And she especially loved the holidays when her family would come together. Orosia was always willing lend a hand. She was very friendly to everyone she met. Family and friends alike will remember her unconditional love to all those around her. She was a very loving and humorous grandma! Orosia was preceded in death by her son, Edward; she is survived by her other seven children, Evelio, Nereida, Xiomara, Elizabeth, Nelson, Maritza, and Janet; 24 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 5:00pm to 9:00pm Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, 305 Park Street, Elgin, IL 60120. Mourners are encouraged to review the funeral home COVID-19 public health policies ahead of time. Face masks are required to enter the facility. To access the visitation remotely, loved ones are encouraged to log on safe from home via Zoom.us (Meeting ID: 967 6408 9000, Password: 266865). Funeral service will be 11:00am, Friday, January 8, 2021 at St. Mary Church of Elgin, 400 Fulton Street, Elgin, IL 60120. Interment to follow at Bluff City Cemetery, 945 Bluff City Boulevard, Elgin, IL 60120. Final arrangements entrusted to Symonds-Madison Funeral Home. For more information, call 847-741-1128 or visit www.symondsmadison.com.