Claribel Soto Salesperson, Snow’s Jewelers Pompano Beach
“I miss her calls, her phone calls every morning,” Claribel Soto said. “And she always used to tell me a woman doesn’t leave the house without lipstick or earrings.”
Madelin Santana Special Education Teacher, Hialeah Gardens Elementary School; Vice Chair, Special Needs Advisory Board Miami Lakes
“Her teaching me how to cook, cooking in the kitchen together,” Madelin Santana said. “Her flan was the best.”
Daniela Feliu Salesperson, Snow’s Jewelers Hialeah
“My mom is a very special woman to me,” Daniela Feliu said. “She is like my best friend I would say, my second half. “My most favorite memory with her is all the travels we have done over the years, especially going to Aspen [Colo.] and going on the slopes with her.”
Josh Dieguez Attorney, Mayor, Miami Lakes Miami Lakes
“When I was much younger, I think it was 1998, when the Pokémon [video] game came out,” Josh Dieguez said. “I told my mom I had saved up enough money to go ahead and buy it. She took me to the Hialeah Toys R Us … The cash register shows $50. I take out two quarters, thinking it’s $50. I had no concept of money. … The lady looked at me and at my mom, [who] covered it with the actual cash.”
Taylor Fowler Youth Programs Coordinator, Town of Miami Lakes Miami Lakes
“There are so many,” Taylor Fowler said. “But probably going to Cedar Point [amusement park in Ohio] every summer, religiously.”