Obituary of Libia Luz Eslava

Libia Luz Casallas, aged 56, died peacefully on Sept. 10th 2013 at her mother's home after a long struggle with cancer. Libia was born Febuary 8th 1957 in Colombia, the daughter of Jose Antonio and Maria Concepcion Casallas. Libia thoroughly enjoyed hosting friends and family at her home in New Hyde Park, N.Y. where she had lived for over 20 years. Libia had a nack for interior decorating. She enjoyed gardening. Her hard work transformed a modest house into the home she had always envisioned living in. Libia earned a degree in Advertising Design at Brooklyn Technical College. Later, she would earn a degree in Sonography from The Institute of Allied Medical Professions. Libia was a highly sought after sonographer in New York. It was not uncommon for Libia to juggle working for 3 different doctor's offices at the same time. Libia's incredible drive to work hard was fueled by her pride and joy, which were her two sons Juan Pablo and Sebastian Ariel. Libia dedicated her life to ensure all of their needs had been met, including putting them through college at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. More recently Libia added Tricia Anne Ducharme as her beloved daughter in law. In June of 2013 Libia became grandmother to her first grandson Elias Marc Eslava. Libia was predeceased by her father, Jose Antonio Casallas and survived by her mother Maria Casallas ,long time companion Jose Pacheco, aunt Nieves Rojas, sister Clara Consuelo Viuker and husband Barry Viuker of Rego Park, NY, sister Gloria Esperanza Aboelela and husband Mohamed Aboelela of Fairlawn, New Jersey, nephews Adam Abolelela, Timothy Matthew Casallas, niece Susan Maria Aboelela and a number of other relatives and close friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday September 13, 2013 at Fox Funeral Home located at 98-07 Ascan Avenue, Forest Hills, New York 11375 between the hours of 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. or 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Relatives and friends are also invited to attend a Mass for Libia Luz Casallas on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at the Church of Our Lady of the Angelus, 98-05 63rd Drive, Rego Park, New York 11374. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society in the following ways: Donate by Phone To donate to the American Cancer Society by phone, call 1-800-227-2345. Donate by Mail To donate by mail, simply download the form from the link below, print it, and mail the completed donor form with your check to this address: American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718