She was preceded in death by: Mario Vega Gutierrez (father), Ursulina Garcia de Vega (mother), David Vega (brother), Rosa Julia Vega (sister), Daniel Vega (brother) and Yinesa Nicole Colon (great granddaughter)
Elizabeth is survived by: Her husband of 60 years Nelson Colon, Children: Nelson Colon, Jr., Leonor Colon (daughter-in-law) Carlos Colon, Damaris Colon (daughter-in-law) and Gamaliel Colon, Wildaliz Colon (daughter-in-law)
Grandchildren: Andrea Nicole Sobhani, Carlos Colon, Jr., Anthony Ryan Colon, Gabriel Thomas Colon, Ezri Ruth Colon, Anaily Diane Colon, Yliana Beth Colon
Great Grandchildren: Scarlett Alexis Sobhani, Tina Elizabeth Colon, Mateo Anthony Colon Baez
Siblings: Noemi Ruiz, Miriam Custodio, Mario Vega, Jr., Efrain Vega and Carlos Ariel Vega
Additional Family: Kayliani Lucila Leal and David Josiah Leal (step grandchildren)
Personal accomplishments/memberships:
Elizabeth was an ordained minister with the Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal, MI and was a pastor in Florida in the cities of Naples, Bonita Springs, Immokalee, Harlem Heights and LaBelle. She was a missionary who traveled to several countries including Honduras, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Panama, Peru and Aruba. Elizabeth was an amazing worshipper and loved singing with her sister Noemi as well as leading choirs, directing and participating in dramas/plays and being a very active member of her church serving in many roles. Elizabeth was the kind of woman who had a servant’s heart and was always involved with furthering God’s kingdom. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A visitation for Elizabeth will be held Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Movimiento Internacional, 1091 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905. A funeral service will occur Wednesday, September 15, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, 1091 Ortiz Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33905. A graveside service will occur Thursday, September 16, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Lee Memorial Park Cemetery, 12777 State Road 82, Fort Myers, FL 33913.
Elizabeth can now say: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day – and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.leememorialparkfuneralhome.com for the Colon family.
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