Lucita Ching Pimentel

April 28, 1942 – September 3, 2024

Lucita Ching Pimentel, known affectionately as Lucy, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2024, at the age of 82 in Jacksonville, Florida, surrounded by her loving husband and children.

Born on April 28, 1942, in Cuyo, Palawan, Lucy was the cherished daughter of Adela Marte and Francisco Ching. She earned her medical degree from Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines, and went on to have a distinguished career as a psychiatrist with the Veterans Administration in Cleveland, Ohio. A devoted member of the Catholic Church, Lucy found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She had a deep love for nature, the ocean, and oldies music. Her passion for seafood was only rivaled by her devotion to her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, with a special place in her heart for her seven grandchildren and four fur grandbabies.

Lucy is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Renato R. Pimentel, MD, her children Rhea Pimentel MD (Colin MacKenzie MD), Patrick Pimentel (Jennifer Davis), and Jennifer O’Connell (Brendan O’Connell), and her grandchildren Emersen MacKenzie, Jordin MacKenzie, Donovan Pimentel (Eden Pimentel), Joey Pimentel, Kyler Pimentel, and Alli Pimentel.

A visitation will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jacksonville, FL on Monday, September 9, 2024 starting at 10 a.m, with a funeral mass at 11:30 a.m followed by a light reception.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the National Kidney Foundation in her honor.

Lucy's warmth, wisdom, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew her.