Isabel Arenas-Estrella Turner, a cherished matriarch of the Morales-Arenas family, has passed away at the age of 74. She died on September 14, 2024, at the North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville. Known affectionately as "Mommy Isabel," she was the heart of her family, remembered for her strength, beauty, generosity, and unwavering courage.
Her family shared the news of her passing with deep sadness, highlighting her role as a survivor who was tough yet kind. Isabel was always willing to help anyone in need, and her presence will be dearly missed by many.
The Morales-Arenas family is arranging to bring her remains home, and they invite relatives and close friends to join a 9-day novena prayer at her residence in Magay, Compostela, Cebu, starting on September 21.
Tributes and condolences have poured in on social media. "Condolences to the whole family," wrote YC OR, while Michaelyn Ledda shared, "Condolences ninyu Mem." Others, like Jonas Ravelo, added heartfelt messages: "Our deepest condolences."
Isabel’s passing leaves a void in the lives of those who knew and loved her, and her legacy as a strong, compassionate woman will be long remembered.