Lucia "Lucy" Estela Angulo, 60, passed away on the evening of November 7, 2021. She was surrounded by her son, Arturo Perez, her mother, Marina Mejia, her Priest, Fr. Settimo, and other dear family members and friends.
Lucy was born in Barranquilla, Colombia on December 21, 1960, but she grew up in and Caracas, Venezuela, from her early childhood until her early 30's. Caracas gave her so much joy, especially thanks to the group of life-long friends she met at the building, "Residencias Union”. Her dear "Grupo Union" was with her in spirit to the very last day.
Lucy married at a young at age 20 and soon the great joy of her life, Arturo was born. Lucy dedicated the rest of her life to the well being and education of her “hijito”, her son and shining star.
Ever since she was a little girl, Lucy had learned to take care of herself. From Venezuela she moved to Colombia and then to Los Angeles. Over the years, she built an impressive resume, working in industries like defense, banking, cruising, and, ultimately, fashion (1994). Her fashion jobs took her to live in Boston, Madison, WI, and Los Angeles, and throughout the world. Lucy mentored many people throughout her career who are now successful executives in their own right.
She loved to work and she was highly appreciated. Her last job was Vice President of Operations at Aether Apparel. She was masterful at balancing the needs of design, cost, and production in making and bringing a garment to market.
Lucy lived with her mother throughout most of her life by supporting and caring for her. The love she felt for her family was unbounded.
Lucy was incredibly generous. She financially helped her siblings, nieces, and nephews on countless occasions, especially in ensuring their education. She financially and emotionally backed Arturo when he wanted to start his own business. She supported her Society of St. Pius X priests (SSPX), especially her dear Fr. DeMeyer, and her local church community. She treated her colleagues, friends and, in fact, everyone around her as if they were part of her immediate family. She had no material attachments, her joy was in giving to and loving others. Because of these two exemplary traits, Lucy Angulo made an indelible impression on everyone with whom she came in contact—she really did.
In addition, throughout her life, Lucy searched for God with a great focus. She was a passionate and loving woman who ultimately realized that nothing in life matters without God.
In her years in Wisconsin, her son told her about the SSPX, a Roman Catholic group that focuses on maintaining the Traditions of the Catholic Church and whose mission is dedicated to the forming of priests who practice the Roman Catholic Faith the way it had been for the past 2,000 years.
Lucy loved the SSPX with all her being. In her last years, she dedicated herself to living a holy life, foregoing the worldly pleasures of TV, music, and any secular entertainment. She became Third Order SSPX which is the closest Lucy came to her dream (in retrospect) of being a nun.
In late 2020, she moved to Sanford, Florida, for the sole reason of being close to a strong, growing and thriving SSPX community. She moved minutes away from Church and dedicated every extra moment of her life to praying, by learning more about her faith through discussion and the reading of books, and by participating in her parish community.
In late 2021, she suddenly started to feel very ill, and eventually she was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. Although Lucy had already overcome one fatal disease in her life (she lost her colon in the early 2000’s to ulcerative colitis), the cancer had spread thoughout her body which made her condition terminal.
She suffered greatly in the last three months of her life, to which she answered, “It’s all perfect”, as she was conscious that this was Jesus’ will. She told Arturo, “all I can do is to give my will entirely to Him. The rest is beyond me.”
Lucy died entirely dedicated to God, her family, and her loved ones. She had received necessary Sacraments and became a living testimony of what it is like to live a Catholic Christian life.
Please consider donating to St. Thomas More Parish in her honor. This will make her smile wider than any flowers or material things, her knowing that the donations will be for the benefit of souls about whom she cared so deeply.
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Lucy was one of the first parishioners I met at Mission Maria Stella Maris in San Pedro in 2018. She was so warm and welcoming. Her devotion to the Blessed Mother was passionate and inspiring. She convinced me and my husband Karl to sign up for a pilgrimage tour to Belgium, and it was, as she predicted, a memorable spiritual experience. The loving care she showed to her elderly mother was exemplary. Arturo is a fine young man who was blessed to have Lucy as his mother and role model. I wept today during the live-streamed requiem Mass, but it wasn't for Lucy. She is undoubtedly in the arms of Christ Jesus now and forever. My tears were selfishly for me, losing a cherished friend. The memory of her ready smile, kindness, and generosity will always be in my heart. I pray for her family and friends as they find strength to cope with the passing of this saintly woman.
My Dear Sister Lucy, I still can't believe you're not with us. Betty and I first met you on that unforgettable Lourdes to Fatima SSPX tour in 2017.We became such close friends and I often teased you that you were the holiest person I knew. Your love and selflessness, your generosity and giving nature, were inspirational. If anyone gets to to "straight through the door" it's you. Lucy, you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Please pray for me.
In loving memory of Lucy who was an indefatigable force for good, spiritual inspiration, devoted mother, and savvy entrepreneur. You left us too soon, but the love you radiated on all who crossed your path will shine forever. With all our love, Cameron and Yuko
My condolences. Lucy was the most generous person I've ever met. Her strong faith, detachment from things of the world, energy, and passion were beautiful and inspiring. Her dedication to and love of family was boundless. She will be remembered in my prayers. God bless you in this time of loss.
Es muy triste su partida, especialmente por tanto sufrimiento y por su madre a quien tanto cuidaba y no se separaban. Nunca olvidaré, porque era muy conmovedor verla llegar de brazos con su madre a misa, nunca la veía si no era con su madre y se le notaba el regocijo de poder compartir todo con su madrecita. Dios le otorgue el descanso eterno! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Her departure is very sad, especially because of so much suffering and because of her mother, whom she cared so much and they did not separate. I will never forget, because it was very moving to see her reach mass with her mother in her arms, I never saw her if she was not with her mother and you could see the joy of being able to share all with her mother. God grant her eternal rest! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Teresa. Haws sends their condolences.
Dear Lucy kept her strong Faith to the end. In her final days when we would pray, I asked her if she had a favorite decade of the Rosary. Her face lit up as she said, "The Coronation of Our Lady" - the decade we pray when we ask for Eternal Life. I am grateful to have been her friend. May she rest in peace - Requiescat in Pace.