Madriguera, Eulalia “Lalie” 1941 - 2024

MADRIGUERA, GILMORE

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 12/28/2024 at 13:58:17

Eulalia “Lalie” Madriguera died Dec. 1, 2024, with loving family at her side.

Lalie was born on June 15,1941 in Port Clinton, Ohio. She resided in Connecticut and New York, and spent the last six years in Decorah.

A beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother and a dear friend to many, Lalie was compassionate, caring and filled with light.

Lalie was a producer, director and writer for Connecticut Public Television, and was awarded a New England Regional Emmy for her documentary “Phobias…Overcoming the Fear”.

She was an accomplished singer/songwriter and creator of live music programs, celebrating the music of the “Great American Songbook”. Her album “LalieByes” has soothed the souls of young and old alike. An enthusiastic environmentalist, Lalie wrote and sang “Mother Earth’s Song” with hopes of healing for the planet.

Lalie traveled to England to complete her certification as a Bach Flower Practitioner and journeyed to Peru to further her studies in healing.

She took great joy in entertaining elders at care facilities, and people of all ages at the local farmers market. Most recently, she was a member of the Decorah UU community, served as a board member at the Decorah Community Food Pantry, and volunteered at Northeast Iowa RSVP Senior Corps.

Lalie loved music, art and theater and was a lifelong learner. She was a gracious spirit, generous with her time and care for family, friends and acquaintances. She left this world a better place than she found it.

Lalie is survived by her children: Nick (Cheryl), Crestview, Florida; Michael (Michelle), Decorah; Debbie (Joe), North Haledon, New Jersey; Linda (Stephen), Westport, Connecticut; and Maryanne (Jose), San Diego, California; and her grandchildren: Nicholas, Anthony, Bianca, Sam, Lindsey, Joseph, Gavin, Ryan, Owen, Christian and Amber; great-grandchildren: Gianna, Vincent, Titus, Achilles, Iris, Chloe, Levi, Sienna and Ethan; and nieces, Christina and Julie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Enrique Madriguera and Patricia Gilmore; sister, Maria Madriguera; brother, Enric Madriguera; and granddaughter, Samantha.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate and honor Lalie at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Decorah UCC.

Memorials may be made in Lalie Madriguera’s name to the Decorah Community Food Pantry or the Decorah Public Library.

Lalie sings with the angels now. We are sure she is a most welcome addition to the choir.

Source: Decorah Newspapers Dec. 27, 2024