Ernestina A. Jimenez

Ernestina Jimenez Aboytes, a long-time resident of Hartford, CT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Vernon Manor. Born October 27, 1919 in Juventino Rosas, Gua, Mexico, Ernestina is the daughter of Magdaleno Jimenez and Magdalena Aboytes. She made her home in Hartford when she arrived from Mexico in the 1950's and was naturalized a US Citizen on October 11, 1991. She made a living as a domestic and dedicated her life to the service of others, working for some prominent families in the Hartford area. She attended Hartford Adult School and received a Diploma on June 11, 1969. Ernestina later worked as a dietician at St. Francis hospital for 12 years from where she ultimately retired. She lived her life to the fullest, very driven, feisty, determined and strong-willed. Her children were the numerous animals she cared and loved for during her lifetime, Benji, O'Lary and Mabel to name a few. She traveled to many places and Rome was one of her favorites. Ernestina had many close friends in the Peruvian community, many whom have pre-deceased her and she leaves a longtime friend, Maria Obregon who she considered a sister. She cared for and cherished her friendships and was a loyal individual to those she loved. Ernestina was a member of St. Lawrence of O'Toole for many years and also attended Our Lady of Sorrows Church. She was affiliated with The Club Perú Inc., The Brotherhood of the Lord of Miracles and Asociacion Del Dulce Nombre de Jesus and was involved in the community and helped in civic and social events. Ernestina will be missed for the beautiful person she was, very giving and caring. Special thanks from the family to Shepard Park where she lived, Vernon Manor and Vernon Hospice for their exceptional care they gave to our beloved Ernestina in her final days. A special acknowledgment goes to her nurse, Marta and to her caregivers, Marguarite and Beatrice for demonstrating such love and caring. A wake will be held Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 9-10 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 673 Ellington Road, South Windsor, CT 06074, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. Memorial gifts and donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111 on behalf of Ernestina Jimenez. Please visit molloyfuneralhome.com for online expressions of sympathy.