Fidelina Garcia Belardo Dies

Fidelina Garcia Belardo

Fidelina Garcia Belardo, also known as “Doña Fide,” died on Dec. 26, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her son, Luis A. Garcia; and grandchild, Nowel Garcia.

She is survived by her daughters: Aida Garcia Mercado and Myrna Velazquez; son, Mario Garcia Jr.; grandchildren: David Velasquez, Daniel Velazquez, Damarie Velazquez, Giovanni Garcia, Alejandro Garcia, Cassandra Garcia, Luis Garcia and Rodolfo Garcia; sister, Luz Maria Soto Millan; brothers: Angel Luis Soto and Angel Cordero Christian; and numerous great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by sister-in-law, Felicita Soto; son-in-law, Alejandro Mercado; daughter-in-law, Elsa Garcia; special friends: Mr. and Mrs. Moises Figueroa, Mrs. Negra Lopez, Mrs. Norma Blackwood, Mrs. Tabita Nieves, Mrs. Glenice Williams and Mrs. Leotha Cuffy; as well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

A viewing will take place from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, at James Memorial Funeral Chapel.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 12, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Frederiksted.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health regulations, all attendees must wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines.