Ligia Claudina Esquivel

1941 - 2025

Surrounded by her family, Ligia Claudina Esquivel, 84, passed peacefully Nov. 13, 2025, from her earthly home into her eternal home. Visitation will be 10-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at First Baptist Church DeLand. A funeral will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Oakdale Cemetery in DeLand.
Born in Jutiapa, Guatemala, on Aug. 20, 1941, Ligia faithfully served the Lord throughout her life.
Ligia was married to her beloved husband, Carlos M. Esquivel, for 51 years. Together they devoted their lives to ministry, founding La Iglesia Bautista Betania in DeLand, serving for 35 years. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and faithful servant of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Ligia is lovingly remembered by her children, Claudina and Dan, Walda and Timothy and Carlos and Maro; her grandchildren, Tomas, Danny and Ren, Nicholas and Jaden, Victoria, Isabella, Ava, Adrian and Eli Manuel; and her great-grandchildren, Cora, Zella and Daniel.
The family extends their deepest gratitude, first and foremost, to the Lord Jesus Christ for His love, His faithfulness, and for the precious life of our beloved mother, "Lita."
Allen-Summerhill is in charge.