Angelica Pabon's Obituary
Angie Pabon, age 50, of Lehigh Acres, Florida, passed away at home on Friday, August 29, 2025. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Angie was just one week away from celebrating her 51st birthday.
Angie was the beloved daughter of Paula Lora and the late Jose Ortiz. She was married to her devoted husband, Sam Pabon, for 31 beautiful years. She is survived by Sam and their three loving children: Jared, Mianah, and Jeilah. She also leaves behind her cherished sister, Priscilla, as well as two half-brothers, Josecito and El Aguilar. Although we have not been in contact with her brothers for many years, if they see this message, the family would love to reconnect. Angie’s father preceded her in death, while her mother continues to live on, carrying Angie’s legacy in her heart.
Angie was the type of person who could light up a room with her smile and laughter. She was caring, loving, and passionate, a true-life force. She had a mind for business and a gift for making others feel comfortable and seen. Angie was the glue of many friendships, often being the one to keep in touch across time and distance. She was an amazing wife, mother, and friend. Even as MS made daily life more difficult, her spirit never wavered. Her career path included time as a clinical case manager and a teacher. She earned her master's degree in Exceptional Student Education, showing her deep love for learning and helping others.
Angie was raised in the Roman Catholic tradition and later embraced non-denominational Christianity. Throughout her life, she attended a variety of Christian churches, reflecting a deep and personal faith. Her favorite passage was Proverbs 31, which captured her strength and dignity as a woman of God. One quote she often lived by was: “Good things will come to you if you focus on the positives and let go of the negatives.”
From her children:
Mom was honest, kind, funny, and sarcastic. A lot of my mannerisms, facial expressions, and ways of viewing life came from her. She was and still is my biggest role model. Everything I do, I do because she inspired and pushed me to do it. I fell in love with psychology because of her stories of her clients and her students. I firmly believe my ability to be open and accepting of people from all walks of life came from her, because she never treated anyone as anything less than human; capable of both good and bad. She taught me the importance of caring for those less fortunate, and of doing it not for recognition or gain, but because it was the right thing to do. She never had to say it with her words, because her actions always embodied it. She always tried to be the best mom she could despite her struggles with MS. I only saw her cry a handful of times, and each time it broke my heart, because she was my pillar of strength, fighting through the pain day after day. I will miss her smile, her laughter, and her “love you, baby” before hanging up the phone. I will miss her warmth, her sarcasm, her wit. I will miss her hugs, her kisses, and the sound of her voice. But I am grateful that she is no longer in pain, and that she can finally rest, because no one deserves peace more than she does. No words can capture how much my mother meant to me, or how much it feels like a part of me will always be missing without her.
The memorial service for Angie will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The service will take place at Fort Myers Memorial Garden Funeral Home and Cemetery, located at 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida, 33907. The service will be open to the public. Details about livestreaming will be shared if available.
Angie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those she touched over the years. Though her physical body is gone, her spirit, love, and strength remain with us always.
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