Alicia Mansfield and the entire Mansfield family extend our condolences to Pilar's family. Alicia met Pilar in Ethiopia in 1970 when she worked for Ray Laugel. We remained fast friends since then. I had the opportunity to get to know Pilar even better when I taught an ESL class for her in DC. Pilar was compassionate and a lot of fun. She loved many things, but above all she was fond of her nieces and told us many stories about them. We will miss you, Pilar.

Me duele mucho su partida, no poderme despedirme de usted, gracias por ser buena Jefa, buena amiga y siempre recordare todos sus consejos que usted me dio, siempre la llevare en mi corazón Titi Pilar.

Lamento mucho tu partida mi muy querida Pilar. Tuve el privilegio de conocerte y gozar de tu amistad durante mi estadía en Washington, D.C. Siempre fuiste amable, cariñosa, buena amiga. Alfredo y yo te tendremos siempre en nuestro corazón.

I am so sorry for your loss. Matthew 5:4 says: Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted. This may sound strange but when God bring back to life our loved ones, we will be happy. Yes God know our pain and he care so he will do this soon. Please find some strength and comfort from these facts in your difficult days ahead.

Pilar was a wonderful friend and a very caring and generous person to Washington area immigrants with whom she worked for over 20 years as a leader and consultant in the field of English as a Second language.  
We all miss her delightful smile, her laugh, her curiosity and her warmth.

I always enjoyed being with Pilar. Her humor and wit and charitas glowed and surrounded all who knew her. Her energy and determination were so inspiring.

From the students and faculty of San Miguel School, Pilar is in our prayers.  Pilar spent much time advocating for children we serve, a member of our founding advisory committee, and most recently was a welcoming face each Saturday at our school during language classes. She is in our community's thoughts and prayers.

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Pilar Laugel

November 18, 1934 – November 5, 2014

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