Ofelia Zabaleta

Ofelia Zabaleta obituary, Palm Harbor, FL

Ofelia Zabaleta

Ofelia Zabaleta Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curlew Hills Memory Gardens Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Ofelia Zabaleta, una luz de amor y fe, fue llamada a su hogar eterno el 11 de agosto de 2025 en Dunedin, Florida, después de una valiente batalla contra el cáncer. Nació el 7 de noviembre de 1939 en Colombia, y su vida fue un testimonio del poder de la devoción, la familia y el amor fiel a Dios.
El compromiso incansable de Ofelia con su familia fue la base fundamental de su vida. Ella y su amado esposo, Hugo Zabaleta, compartieron un amor que fue luz y guía para todos los que los conocieron. Juntos criaron una familia cimentada en valores cristianos, educando y formando a sus hijos Hislena, Hugo, Marcela, Martha y Edgar con abundante amor y sabiduría. Cada día, Ofelia encarnaba las virtudes de la paciencia, la bondad y la alegría de servir a los demás.
Mujer de profunda fe, vivió como un reflejo del amor de Cristo. Su pasión por el Señor se hacía evidente en su hábito diario de leer la Biblia, encontrando en sus páginas sagradas paz y dirección, y demostrando con sus actos cómo caminar con humildad y confiar plenamente en el plan perfecto de Dios.
Ofelia encontraba gran alegría en los placeres sencillos de la vida: preparar comidas que reunían a toda la familia alrededor de la mesa, atender con ternura las necesidades de sus hijos y, más adelante, disfrutar la dulce dicha de consentir a sus nietos. Su espíritu generoso fue un regalo para el mundo, dejando un legado de cuidado y compasión que siempre será recordado por quienes tuvieron el privilegio de conocerla.
Al recordarla, comprendemos la importancia de atesorar cada momento y amar con todo el corazón. Su vida fue una hermosa ilustración de la promesa que se encuentra en Mateo 5:16: "Que brille su luz delante de todos, para que ellos vean sus buenas obras y glorifiquen a su Padre que está en los cielos." La luz de Ofelia seguirá brillando en los corazones y recuerdos de su familia, quienes encuentran consuelo al saber que ahora descansa en los amorosos brazos de su Salvador.
Aunque sentimos profundamente su partida, nos llena de gozo saber que Ofelia Zabaleta dejó un legado de amor que resonará por generaciones. Corrió con gracia y perseverancia la carrera que tenía por delante y ahora descansa en la gloria del perfecto reino de Dios. Celebramos la vida de una mujer verdaderamente excepcional, que fue una bendición para todos y cuyo espíritu será siempre fuente de inspiración y fortaleza
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Ofelia Zabaleta, a beacon of love and faith, was called to her eternal home on August 11, 2025, in Dunedin, FL, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on November 7, 1939, in Colombia, her life was a testament to the power of devotion, family, and the loyal love of God.
Ofelia's tireless commitment to her family was the cornerstone of her life. She and her beloved husband, Hugo Zabaleta, shared a love that was a guiding light to all who knew them. Together, they raised a family rooted in Christian values, nurturing their children, Hislena, Hugo, Marcela, Martha y Edgar, with an abundance of love and wisdom. Each day, she exemplified the virtues of patience, kindness, and the joy of serving others.
A woman of deep faith, Ofelia lived her life as a reflection of Christ's love. Her passion for the Lord shone through in her daily habit of reading the Bible, finding peace and guidance in its sacred pages, and demonstrating through her actions how to walk humbly and trust in God's perfect plan.
Ofelia found immense joy in the simple pleasures of life: cooking meals that would bring her family together around the table, tending to the needs of her children, and later, the sweet delight of spoiling her grandchildren. Her nurturing spirit was her gift to the world, leaving a legacy of care and compassion that will forever be cherished by those who were blessed to know her.
As we remember Ofelia, we are reminded of the importance of cherishing every moment and loving wholeheartedly. Her life was a beautiful illustration of the promise found in Matthew 5:16, to "let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Ofelia's light will continue to shine in the hearts and memories of her family, who take solace in the knowledge that she is now at peace in the loving arms of her Savior.
Though we grieve her passing, we rejoice in the knowledge that Ofelia Zabaleta has left a legacy of love that will echo through the generations. She ran the race set before her with grace and endurance, and now, she rests in the glory of God's perfect kingdom. We celebrate the life of a truly remarkable woman who has been a blessing to all, and her spirit will forever be a source of inspiration and strength.
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