Sotera Davila

Sotera Davila

Sotera Davila Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 16, 2008.
DAVILA, Sotera Sotera Davila, 62, of Hartford, formerly of Gurabo, Puerto Rico, passed away Monday, (April 14, 2008) at Hartford Hospital. Sotera Davila was born April 22, 1945, in Juncos, Puerto Rico. Separated in 1989 from Juan R. Roldan, deceased in 1994, they are survived by ten children. Sotera and Juan raised eight children: Juan Alberto (and wife Iris Bocachica), Omar Alexis, Kelvin, Suejeil (and husband Luis Gonzalez), Rodney (and wife Brenda Rivera), Dorely and Yamirelis Roldan, and son Luis Arnaldo Figueroa (and wife Ketzy Devalle). Johanna Roldan and Juan Ramon Roldan (and wife Kim Roldan) were always welcome in her home as her own. Her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly, are Julio Cruz, Julius Alexis Gonzalez (and father Julio Gonzalez), Nathan (and mother Rosa Garcia), Arturo, David, Zorairis, Magdalyn, Nalyza Roldan, twins Jailen and Jaiden Gartrell, Taylor and Jessica Leis from Florida, Quetzangely Figueroa, Jazlyn Velez, Sheila and Sharline Figueroa, and great grandchild Kelvin Morales. Sotera is also survived by five brothers: Angel, Arturo, Julio, Eulogio and Edwin Feliciano and a sister Maria Correa. She brought her eight children to Connecticut in 1989 in search of a better life and future. In Hartford's Stowe Village, where she was referred by many as Alcaldesa, she raised her family until its closure in the late 1990's. Sotera was known to all that knew her as a happy, jovial, charismatic and loyal friend. She was a lead advocate and belonged to the Hispanic Health Council Diva's Program, a support program for cancer survivors. The Roldan Davila family asks that donations in lieu of flowers, be made out to the Hispanic Health Council, Note: Diva's Program. Calling hours will be held at Central Baptist Church, 457 Main Street, Hartford, on Thursday, April 17, starting at 6 p.m. Christian services will be held on Friday, 10 a.m. at Central Baptist Church, 457 Main Street, Hartford. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford.

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April 14, 2023

15 year today. We will miss you 4 ever.

February 7, 2018

Mami
Me haces tanta falta. Estoy tan triste con todo lo que esta pasando al mi alrededor. Se que las cosas pasan por una razon o otra. Hoy mas que nuncas me haces falta....
Te amo

July 11, 2013

Hola querida tu sabes desde alla arriba con papa Dios el infierno que estoy pasando y la tormenta q estoy cruzando. Yo se que tus palabras seria "dios no le da pruebas fuerte a nadie que no las pueda aguantar" y con eso en mente trato de seguir adelante. Ya vez mis hijos son bellos y cada dia q pasa quisiera q estuvieras con nosotros pero donde estas, estas mejor. T amo y siempre t llevo en mi corazon.

Magdalyn Roldan

July 9, 2013

I miss you a bunch! There's a piece of me missing & it will never be replaced! I love you with every little piece of me !

August 6, 2012

mom,
Kelvin se casa. Se que vas a estar ahi con nosotros. Te extraño mucho...

August 3, 2012

Te extrañamos un monton.

Magdalyn Roldan

July 5, 2011

Grandma its 5:19a.m. & i been up thinking about you! i miss you so much .... i love you ?

Zorairis

April 14, 2011

i still think of you wela, your always in my ?. te quero much:*

August 16, 2010

mom i misss u so muchhhhh!!!!1

Jailen and Jaiden

November 4, 2009

Dorely Roldan

November 4, 2009

Ma,
Hace dos dias el nene estaba llorando preguntando por ti. No sabia q hacer. Llame a Sue y ella lo calmo. Mami te queremos y te extranamos.
Te Amo

GRIZEIDA CRUZ

June 19, 2009

YO AQUI ACORDANDOME DE TI SABES NO TE OLVIDO POR QUE FUITES Y SERAS UNA PERSONA ESPECIAL AHORA SE, LA FALTA QUE LE HACES TANTO A MI COMO A TUS NIETAS QUE HOY EN DIA LA ESTAN PASANDOLA MUY MAL DESDE QUE PARTISTE A OTRA VIDA MEJOR SOLO TE PIDO QUE SIEMPRE CUIDE DE ELLAS Y DE TU NIETO TE LLEVAMOS EN NUESTROS CORAZONES Y NO TE OLVIDAREMOS JAMAS Y NUNCA...QUE EN PAZ DESCANSES!

SHEILA

May 28, 2009

QUERIDA : WELA
QUIERO QUE SEPAS QUE TE QUIERO UN MONTON Y TE EXTRA~O MUCHO Y TAMBIEN QUIERO QUE SEPAS QUE SIEMPRE ESTARAS EN MI CORAZON Y EN MI MENTE Y TU BISNIETO TAMBIEN TE QUIERE MUCHO , WELA TODAVIA ME ACUERDO CUANDO TU ME DECIAS ESTA ES MI NEGRITA LINDA... Y CADAVEZ QUE ME ARCUERDO LLORO POR Q T EXTRA~O MUCHO PERO YO SE QUE ADONDE TU ESTAS AHORA ESTAS MUY BIEN...NOS VEREMOS PRONTO EN EL CIELO ABUELITA Y DESCANSA EN PAZ. TE AMO MUCHITO!!! ATT. TU NEGRITA LINDA Y TU BISNIETO QUERIDO... SHEILA Y KELVIN JR.

*SHARLLINE*

May 28, 2009

YA ESTAMOS EN MAYO 28 DEL 2009 Y TODAVIA NO ME ACOSTUMBRO A ESTAR SIN TI ABUELITA LINDA T EXTRA~O UN MONTON Y ME HACES MUCHA FALTA... CUANTO QUISIERA Q ESTUBIERAS AQUI CONMIGO PARA MI CUMPLEA~OS PERO YO ENTIENDO EL POR Q TUVISTE Q PARTIR. TODOS T EXTRA~AMOS MUCHISIMO Y NUNCA T OLVIDAREMOS! TE AMO TE AMO Y OTRAVES T DIGO Q T AMO!!!! U ARE THE BEST GRANDMA IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD!!! REST IN PEACE & C U IN HEAVEN. ABUELITA PRECIOSA!!!!

Erica Borrero

March 19, 2009

Sotera,
I cant believe its going to be a year that your gone. It feels like yesturday that we were laughing together. I will never forget those times that i was always at your house and the times we had. Even though we werent so close. I sleep with your blanket everynight that i am home and sometimes cry. It brings memories of my own loved ones....wela te amo mucho y me haces falta...

March 17, 2009

Mom-por que el destino se empeña a que las cosas me salgan Mal! Dame una señal desde alla arriba y dejame saber que todo va a estar bien....TQM

January 20, 2009

Hola Mami-
Queria hablar contigo y decirte que hice unos cuantos cambios en mi vida. Uno de ellos fue el cambio que tu me habias pedido que hiciera ya que la situacion jamas hiba a progresar. Pues pude hacerlo y estoy feliz. Han ocurrido par de cositas en mi vida y estoy contenta. Los otros cambios ya tu sabes cuales han sido. Te extraño mucho y siempre estamos pensando en ti y en la contestacion q me diste cuando te preguntes si me amabas.

Te Amo y siempre t recordare SRG

Dorely Roldan

January 1, 2009

Mami,
Hoy es el 1 de enero y estoy trabajando y pensando en ti. Mami me haces mucha falta. Que no daria por tenerte aqui. Te quiero, te am o , y te adoro. I will see you again. I love you
P.S. Los nenes estan grandes y hablan mucho .Siempre que ven tu retrato preguntan por ti.

JARR

August 17, 2008

Me encantaría hablar contigo.

SRG

July 2, 2008

Te estraño tanto

AIDA MOJICA

May 27, 2008

MIS CONDOLENCIAS A LA FAMILIA ROLDAN-DAVILA.EN POCO TIEMPO QUE TE CONOCI TE QUISE COMO SI FUERAS MI MAMA QUE TAMBIEN FALLECIO HACEN 4 ANOS.EL AMOR Y CARINO QUE ME DISTE LO LLEVO EN MI CORAZON Y NUNCA LO BORRARE.A TUS HIJAS E HIJOS LOS QUIERO COMO SI FUERAN MIO Y TE LOS CUIDARE POR SIEMPRE.TE LLEVARE EN MI CORAZON Y PENSAMIENTOS.TE QUIERO SIEMPRE "GRANDMA"

BRENDA MOJICA

May 27, 2008

R.I.P GRANDMA SIEMPRE ESTARAS EN MI CORAZON EN EL POCO TIEMPO QUE TE CONOCI TE COJI MUCHO CARINO.NUNCA TE OLVIDARE FUISTE UN ANGEL BIEN ESPECIAL PARA MI.ERES MI ANGEL GUARDIAN.TE QUIERO

Mariel Mercado Arevalo

May 20, 2008

Omar
Lo siento tanto, q Dios bendiga a tu madre. Y q Dios te de la fortaleza necesaria para tratar de sobrellevar tan dolorosa perdida. Sabes q te aprecio un monton.

sharlline figueroa

May 8, 2008

wela i miss u alot & till this day i still cant believe that you`re gone. i think about you when i wake up till i go back to sleep. nobody knows how hard it is for me to go to your house & know that you are not there, i know that you were in alot pain and thats why you had to go but now you are in a better place and thats all i care for. IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE # 1 GRANDMA, SOTERA DAVILA. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU & YOU WILL ALWAYS B IN MY HEART! RIP WELA

Sotera's grandchild

May 6, 2008

Dorely

April 28, 2008

Mami, Todavia es el dia que no creo que te nos fuiste. Mami te quiero y te adoro. Dorely

Emily Sifuentes

April 28, 2008

Kelvin,

My most sicere condolences in the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Emily

Thanksgiving 2007-Sotera with Omar and Kelvin

April 25, 2008

Thanksgiving 2006

April 25, 2008

Tachkia Bethune

April 24, 2008

So sorry for you lost, my thoughts and prayers are with you. My god bless you all.

Iris Bocachica

April 24, 2008

I Really miss her a lot, We all do. She was like a mother to me. With her I learn how to be a good mother and to take care of my family. She was always there for me and specially with her Grand daugthers Zorairis & Magdalyn Roldan. Thank you Sotera!! SIEMPRE TE RECORDARE NOS VEREMOS EN LA OTRA VIDA tE QUEREMOS MUCHO.

Johanna Roldan

April 23, 2008

Luchadora, valiente... Al punto que no podemos creer que te hayas ido. Ayer, 14 de abril de 2008, Dios terminó con tu dolor físico y te llevó a descansar junto a El. No puedo creer que no vas a estar ahí. Disimulando tu dolor por años para continuar luchando contra el cáncer. Dios te dio la bendición de poder ver a tus hijos adultos. Tu actitud te llevó a superar las adversidades. Te ganaste el corazón de todos. Cuando sea mi turno, espero verte allá, junto a Dios. Estaré con tus hijos e hijas que son mis hermanos. Saluda a los que se nos adelantaron y están allá, por ejemplo a mi madre y a mi padre.
Con mucho amor, Johanna

Lillian Ruiz

April 23, 2008

I would like to extend my condolences to you and your family at this time of great need. May the Lord Bless you all.

Mom after walk for cancer. She was so proud!

April 22, 2008

Mom's 62nd birthday

April 22, 2008

Memo y Amy Alejandro

April 22, 2008

Nuestros recuerdos de su mamá son de felicidad y de gran amor. Su personalidad vive en cada uno de ustedes y sus grandes características son evidentes en la manera que ustedes todos se quieren y quieren a otros. Nuestra oración de gratitud es que nuestro Señor Jesucristo fue honrado en la vida de Sotera y es nuestra esperanza que El sea honrado en las vidas de cada uno de su familia.

Monica Rivera -Velazquez

April 22, 2008

Mis condolencias para toda la familia. Me siento muy contenta y dischosa de haber conocido y compartido con Sotera. Una mujer muy fuerte, valiente, inteligente y muy amorosa. Que en paz descanse y los mejores deseos para sus familiares y amigos (as).

Yomarie Soler-Velez

April 22, 2008

Kelvin
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief.

Cuca, Yomarie & Family

Winter 2005 @ Sotera's Home

Omar Benitez & Fam.

April 21, 2008

A mis primas(os)…

Lamento muchísimo la partida de su mamá, y aunque compartimos poco, sé que fue una madre abnegada, de carácter luchador, gran humildad y que se desvivía por el servicio al prójimo… sencillamente una persona admirable y de gran calidad humana.

Como le comentara a Omar, fue larga la batalla que ella libró, pero demos gracias a Dios por haberle dado las fuerzas para permanecer junto a ustedes el tiempo suficiente como para verlos crecer, compartir con sus nietos y ser núcleo para esa unión familiar que los distingue (ver foto adjunta).

Es difícil decir que no debemos cuestionar los designios de Dios, solo piensen que El ha tomado la decisión porque ya era el momento de descansar y morar junto a El.

No estamos físicamente con ustedes, pero saben que cuentan con nuestro apoyo incondicional.

Un abrazo,

Sotera and her children.

April 21, 2008

Sotera Dávila and her son Kelvin Roldán

April 21, 2008

Laura

April 21, 2008

sorry to hear about your loss. i wish i could have been there. she will be missed.

Tracy Dempsey

April 20, 2008

Omar,
I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Dorely Roldan

April 19, 2008

Mami,
Te quiero y me vas a hacer falta. Los gemelos que siempre quisiste yo te los di.Y yo te los voy a quidar como tu nos quidastes a nosotros. Ma te quiero y te adoro. Love, Dorely

Ana Jiménez

April 19, 2008

Sentimos mucho la perdida de esta gran mujer, esperamos que Dios la acoja en sus brazos

April 18, 2008

My heart is reaching out to you,
For what you’re going through;
I’m thinking of you frequently
And praying for you, too.
There's not much I can do to
help you through these times for God gives and takes away life.
But, he does not take away memories, love, and dreams.
I know words, however kind,
cannot mend your heartache:
but joining those who care and
share your loss wish you
comfort and peace of mind.
May you find strength
in the love of family
and in the warm embrace
of friends.
Deepest Sympathy

Frank & JoAnne Mulcahy

April 17, 2008

Omar, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

maria diaz

April 17, 2008

Para mi, Sotera fue un ser muy especial, siempre la vi sonriendo, no le importaba el dolor, como dice el dicho "mal tiempo, buena cara". Fue una mujer muy querida, muy luchadora y de mucha inspiracion. Que en estos momentos el Senor les de a su familia la fortaleza para soportar el dolor, mi mas expresivas condolencias. Sotera, siempre estaras en mi corazon, recordandote siempre con tu sonrisa en tus labios. Sinceramente, Maria Diaz, Hispanic Health Council. 4/17/08

Marilyn Rossetti & Greg Rose

April 17, 2008

Kelvin, Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. God Bless...

Sharon Fournier

April 17, 2008

Suejeil and Rodney

I am so deeply sorry to hear to the passing of your beautiful mother. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you at this time.
My deepest condolences,
Sharon Fournier

Sandra Porras

April 16, 2008

Mis mas sinceras condolencias por tan irreparable perdida. Omar, tu y tu familia recibieron en todo estos años un gran legado de una gran mujer que fue tu mami, su gran fuerza espiritual y su coraje para verlos adultos, lo logró y se pudo ir tranquila. Dios les de fortaleza y mucho consuelo.

Karen Sosa Torres

April 16, 2008

Omar & Family
Remember God will take care of you and will give you Rainbows after the storms.
May you always be in harmony with the beauty and wonders of God's World, and may his peace surround you at this difficult time.

NOEL GONZALEZ

April 16, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

David & Melissa D'Agostino

April 16, 2008

Suejeil & Rodney

Our mothers are the most precious individuals in our lives. Our condolences on your loss.

Tony & Jackie & Family Vazquez

April 16, 2008

Rodney & Family,

We are saddened by the lost of your mother. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time. God Bless.

Flor & Guillermo Hernandez

April 16, 2008

Omar & fam. Our Depest Condolences to every one...I know Angel are our guards and your mom will be one of the for all of you.
Be Strong and remember mom its now in a very Especial Place with God. Take care!

Luz Rosario

April 16, 2008

My deepest Sympathy goes out to the Roldan family in there time of sorrow and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and hope you can find comfort in each other and get thru it all together as one.

Andres Ayala

April 16, 2008

Kelvin:
I would like to extend my condolences to you and your family at this time of great need. May the Lord bless you all.

Marcy Cabrera

April 16, 2008

Omar....
...
I am sorry for your lost. My deepest and sincere condolences for you and your family. Although, I never met your mother, I felt like I did by the way you talked about her...I knew she was a great mother because she did an excellent job raising you... You are the most beautiful individual that I've ever known. My heart goes out to you and your family and so are my prayers. Please know that I will always be here for you when you need to talk to a friend...God bless you and your family.

Karen Hill

April 16, 2008

Omar, you always talked so lovingly about your mother. We are truly sorry for your loss of such a beautiful woman. With love always.
Karen, Mark, and Kallie Hill

Christine , Yolanda, Gladys ,Quetcey,

April 16, 2008

our hearts and prayers go out to the Roldan family . she will be greatly missed in our office , Sotera was a strong and loving person , she always came in our office smilling although going threw ups and down . she's in a better place , we will always remember her ... with much love the staff at CMG HEM/ONC

Alejandro , Gladys Sierra

April 16, 2008

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Roldan family . may god be with you in this moment of sorrow she will be greatly missed ...

Kenneth and Patricia Hill

April 16, 2008

Omar, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you now and always.
The Angel that your mother has alway been will continue to be with you always in your heart.

Juan Colon

April 16, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Cheryl Mitchell (Travel Insured)

April 16, 2008

Suejeil & Rodney,

I was sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.

Cathy

April 16, 2008

To Sotera's family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know her but she was one of my mom's(Gladys) patient's. My mom always said Sotera was an inspiration to her for being so strong and happy everyday no matter what she was going through. She always told my mom jokes to keep her smiling and I would come home to hear about them :) You will be in my prayers may God give you strength to carry on with this hardship.

Gladys Fontanez

April 16, 2008

Fue pari mi un placer de conocer y servirle a Sotera. Era una mujer de gran inspiracion para mi. Mis mas sinceras condolencias hacia sus hijos y familia. Reciban fortaleza y consuelo de parte de nuestro Senor.

Zorairis Roldan

April 16, 2008

-Grandma

I will always love you. You will always be apart of my heart and know that you are the half of my heart that will never go missing. You took care of me like my own mother and for that I thank you. Grandma you have taught me everything I need know in life. You were the one who taght me how to draw, sing, and become who I am today, A beutiful young lady. Everyone always said that I look so much like you when you were younger and they even call me "Soterita". Grandma, I dont see it as saying goodbye, but a see you later.

We Love and Miss you !!!

Tanya Pantoja

April 16, 2008

May you find comfort through the support and love of others. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Julio Gonzalez

April 16, 2008

My sympathy goes out to the Roldan family:Julius (My Son), Juan, Rodney,Naldo,Omar,Kelvin,Suejeil,Dorely,Yamirely, Johanna,Sister-in-laws, my nieces and nephews,and my Godkids. Sotera was a mother to me for the last 10 to 11 years and will continue to be as years pass. I love her very much and will never forget her. She is a loving,beautiful, strong women that touch many people and will be with us forever.

Courtney Adger (Stowe Village)

April 16, 2008

Dorely may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Laurie Mounds

April 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kelvin & Sotera at the beginning of the 2006 PR Day Parade

Evelyn Mantilla

April 16, 2008

Dearest Kelvin & Family - The night of your victory, your mom Sotera gave me a tight hug and thanked me for passing the torch to a son she was so proud of. It is obvious that her love, dedication and leadership permeates the lives of her entire family, and then some. We are all blessed for having known her. Mil bendiciones.

Gladys Fontanez

April 16, 2008

fue un placer para mi conocer y servirle a sotera. Era una mujer de mucha inspiracion para mi. mis mas exprecivas condolencias y recivan la fortaleza y el consuelo que viene de nuestro Dios.

Yahaira Diaz

April 16, 2008

My deepest sympathy and prayers goes out the the Davila Family. Sotera was always a loving outgoing person whom always took us in to her home and treated us like her own. Unfortunately it was her time to go and will be in a better place. All I can say to the family is that some days will be better than others, but her beautiful smile will always be in out thoughts to brighten up our days. God bless you all !

Carmin, Yahaira & Sharlin

Gerry Chevalier

April 16, 2008

Dear Juan,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your Mom. I know the pain you must be feeling at this time and I can offer only my prayers and thoughts for you and your family. Please give my best to Iris and the girls as well.
Fondly,
Gerry

Majority Leader rJo Winch and Executive Assistant Petrel Maylor

April 16, 2008

Kelvin,

We are sorry to hear of your loss. If you need anything thing please know that we are here for you.

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