Honor
Maritza Mateluna Gochenour, her sister Fabiola Mateluna, and their mother Guacolda Ines Villalobos
We would like to honor our dear friend Maritza Mateluna Gochenour, who is the ultimate caregiver. She cares for everyone around her, bringing her loving caring spirit to everyone she touches and everything she does. Maritza lost her sister very young and she and her mother cared for Fabiola. Most recently, she lost her dear mother. Fortunately, Maritza was able to bring her mom to her home here in the United States so she could see her daughter happy and successful and visit Maritza’s daughter, her newlywed granddaughter in South Carolina, even though she was in poor health. After she took her mother back home to Chile, her mother took a turn for the worse. Maritza was able to travel to Chile in time to be with her mom and comfort her in her last days.
Maritza writes of her mother: At 80 years old on August 27, 2024, my mother passed away. Everyone knew my mom as Ines. My mother was a wonderful daughter, sister, friend, and above all was “my mom”. Her memory is always alive among us for her humanitarian and delicious cooking. My mother was my best friend and my travel companion. From the distance and next to me, she always was there for me when I needed it. I miss you very much, Mommy of my heart, even know you are very happy and free enjoying time with Dad, sister, and the rest of the family that has passed away. I will always love you Mommy, Maritza, your daughter.