Gloria Esther Ridgway's Obituary
Gloria Esther Ridgway (née Perez) passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 80.
Born on April 12, 1945, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Epismenio and Providencia Perez.
Gloria is survived by her children, Julio Laboy Jr. (Audrey), Leonard Laboy (Julia), and Jeannette Webb (Steven). She was predeceased by her son, John Laboy, who passed away in 2002.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan, Jared, Jennifer (Dan), Brandon, Madison, Timothy (Rawan), and Marlo (Matt); and her great-grandchildren, Oliver, Chase, Arya, Jake, and Nate.
Gloria enjoyed painting and spending time in her garden. She loved music, especially the songs of Elvis Presley, and could often be found dancing to her favorite tunes. She had a special place in her heart for her beloved dog, Bebe.
Opinionated and tough, Gloria faced many hardships and challenges throughout her life with resilience and determination.
Services will be private for the family.
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