Margarita Crespo Ocasio

February 25, 1912 - May 21, 2018
Margarita Crespo Ocasio

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Margarita Crespo Ocasio, age 106, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018, at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Las Marias, Puerto Rico, on February 25, 1912, the daughter of Carpio Crespo and Celia Ocasio.

She was predeceased by her parents Carpio Crespo and her mother Celia Ocasio.

She is survived by her children Milton D. Romero and wife Zayda Padron and daughter Rosita Barreras Romero and husband Edwin Barreras Colon,
her grandchildren Edwin Barreras and wife Lynnette Leon, Lynnette Askew and husband Broden Askew, Osvaldo Barreras, Milton D. Romero, Shaydee Romero and husband Jesse Castillo, Rafael Romero, Melissa Waite and husband Jomo Waite, Marcelo Romero and Mauricio Romero,
her great grandchildren Carlos Barreras Leon, Julianna and Annalyse Askew, Jayden, Coral, and Chloe Castillo, Joey and Alexander Waite, and Isaac Romero.

The family will receive friends at a visitation to be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018, from 7:00 pm till 9:00 pm at the Wilmington Funeral Chapel.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S.41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099.

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  • May 24, 2018
    Sey Nam says:
    Edwin, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. may almighty God holds you and strengthen you in this difficult time

  • May 24, 2018
    Katrina Villiger says:
    Prayers and love during your time of need. Thinking of you all, Katrina

  • May 24, 2018
    Anita Goulet says:
    Ed, There is definitely a lifetime of memories to reflect on with 106 years of living. No words are adequate at this time but know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

  • June 04, 2018
    José y Anna Mojica says:
    Rosita, Edwin y familia Our deepest condolences on the passing of Gogo. May the lord heal your heart and bless your family. In our prayers, hearts and mind.