Esther Lilia Varela-Tapanes Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Esther Lilia Varela-Tapanes of Banner Elk, North Carolina, who passed away on November 12, 2024 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Esther Lilia Varela-Tapanes to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Esther had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Esther may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfonso Varela and Esther Del Portillo; and her husband Diego Ruben Tapanes. She is survived by: her children, Lilia Suarez-Tapanes of Banner Elk and Ruben Tapanes of Todd; her grandchildren, Gaby Suarez-Walters, Tiffany Tapanes and Amanda Gonzalez; her great grandchild Beau Walters; and her sister Isabel Rodriquez of Tampa, FL..
Memorials in her honor may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.
