Our Family
Emelinda “Emmie” was a smart, funny and caring person, who always made us laugh and always had time for her nieces and nephews. She loved her visits with them on FaceTime and in person, and would always just sit and listen with a smile or a laugh. Emmie can be best described as a kind, caring person and generous to all those around her.
Emmie passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2024 at the age of 54 and was surrounded by her siblings who held her hands until she passed. She was born on April 5th, 1970 to Andrea and Pedro Lacuesta and was our Baby of the family. Emmie grew up in Azusa, California where she attended Gladstone High School. She continued her journey to Farmers Insurance Group, supporting the company for over 20+ years in the Accounts Payable and Accounting departments. Her coworkers praised her strong work ethic and integrity.
Emmie took pride in her family and was a loving sister and the best aunt ever, who always made time for the grandnieces. Emmie loved attending her nieces soccer games, enjoyed oxtail soup and K-BBQ, having fun at family parties, loved gambling in Vegas with her siblings, and enjoyed relaxing in Hawaii. One of our funniest memories of Emmie is when she took first place in our family’s Inyamet Fantasy Football League where she showed her fierce competitive spirit and never backed down from a friendly round of shit-talking. She rightfully earned the nickname Bulldog from our mother due to her toughness. Emmie was also an avid supporter of the LA Kings and was often found hooting and hollering for her favorite team. Emmie also achieved one of her goals when she attended a New Kids on the Block concert, thanks to her favorite bro, Ed. The greatest legacy she leaves behind is her unwavering love for her nieces and nephews, and it is without a doubt that her passing leaves a huge hole in our hearts.
Emmie was preceded in death by her mother, Andrea, and her father, Pedro. Emmie is survived by her siblings Eleanor, Edgar and Vange, nieces Kara and Kristin, nephews Daniel, Matthew, Julio and Bailey, godson and nephew Dean, grandnieces Carter, Diana and Blake, soon-to-be niece “not Layla” (TBD), brothers-in-law Art and Ken, special extended family Josh, Maria, Carmen, Bryan and Marissa. She also leaves behind several cousins and friends she grew up with and considered as close friends, along with her dog Gracie.
Emmie will be dearly missed but the love she shared with her family will continue to live on in the hearts of her beloved nieces and nephews. Rest in paradise, Emmie, you’re now with Mom. To quote our beloved sister, "Peace out mother fuckers and Safe travels!".
A celebration of life is pending.
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