Yolanda Figueroa, age 78 of Orlando, Florida and a native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, died suddenly due to heart failure on January 21, 2022.

Yolanda was the eldest child born to Carmen and Aurelio Figueroa, who preceded her in death. She is survived by: her brother Ivan and sister Elsie, 5 children: Myra, William Jr., Elizabeth, Derek, and Roxanna, 16 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.

Yolanda moved with her family from Puerto Rico to New York in her teens. She graduated from James Monroe High School in the Bronx and received her Bachelors degree in Education from Cal State Hayward (now Cal State East Bay). She was a teacher and substitute teacher at various schools. Yolanda was known for her infectious laugh, direct advice, and a loving and compassionate heart. She was very devoted to her faith and active in spreading God's word and love.

Memorial services are being held Friday, January 28th from 4-6pm EST. It will also be streamed on Zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81293718067?pwd=SnF1YityeHhwbGV3bkswWllyQmxYUT09

Meeting ID: 812 9371 8067

Passcode: 766548