Brigida Maldonado Camacho

Brigida Maldonado Camacho, 99 years old, born September 20, 1926, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was the eldest of five daughters born to the late Juan Manuel and Mercedes Maldonado.

Brigida married Juan "Lilo" Camacho, and together they raised six children. In the early 1950's, they moved to Stamford Connecticut, where they built a loving home rooted in faith and community. A devoted Catholic, Brigida was an active member of Our Lady of Monserrate Church, where she ensured her children received religious education and the sacraments. She founded and led the women's group La Cofradia, serving faithfully for many years.

After the loss of her son, Brigida and her husband returned to Utuado, where they continued their ministry at Nuestra Señora de Dolores. Brigida taught CCD, visited the sick, prayed rosaries, assigned lectors, assisted at the altar, and sang in the choir. She and Juan shared more than 50 years of marriage until his passing in 1998.

In her later years, Brigida moved to North Carolina to live with her daughter. She treasured being close to her children, grandchildren, and extended family. Known for her unwavering faith and strong will, she remained a guiding presence, offering spiritual counsel and encouragement to younger generations.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sons, Wilfredo Camacho and Juan Camacho, Jr.; her sister, Margarita Maldonado; her son-in-law, Lou Santiago; and her brother-in-law, Miguel Mercado.

Brigida is survived by her children: Olga Sasser (Harry) of Kernersville, NC, Ani Santiago of Bridgeport, CT, Jaime Camacho (Tish) of Stamford, CT, and Rachel Nimer (Bob) of Danbury, CT; her grandchildren: Christine Harrell (Danny) of Kernersville, NC, Paul Hernandez (Alana) of Greensboro, NC, Emily Oliveras (Rod) of Bridgeport, CT, Stephanie Santiago of Bridgeport, CT, Louis Santiago (Guiliana) of Milford, CT, Alexander Camacho of Stamford, CT, Stefon Camacho of Fairfax, VA, Jason Camacho of Hermosa Beach, CA, Brandon Nimer of Brooklyn, NY, Sam Nimer (Becca) of Poughkeepsie, NY, Jillian (Sean) Mikeal of Middlebury, CT, and Gerry Camacho of Kernersville, NC; her great-grandchildren, Aaron Harrell of Kernersville, NC, Emilee Harrell of Boone, NC, Bridgette Harrell (Zack) of Johnson City, TN, Alyssa Hernandez of Charlotte, NC, Sophia Hernandez of Raleigh, NC, Teya Silas of Alexandria, VA, Isabella Silas of Bridgeport, CT, Jonathan Oliveras, Anthony Oliveras, and Marcus Oliveras of Bridgeport, CT, Jackie Santiago and Gabriella Santiago of Milford, CT, and Viviana Ray Mikeal of Middlebury, CT; her great-great-grandchild: Noah Benjamin Shuler of Johnson City, TN; her sisters: Rosalia Maldonado (Felix) of Carolina, PR, Delfina Maldonado of Carolina, PR, and Ana Celia Maldonado (Ismael) of Utuado, PR.

The family will receive friends at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 616 S Cherry St, Kernersville, NC 27284 on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 from 9:00AM-10:00AM. A funeral mass will begin at 10:00AM with Father Noah Carter officiating. Interment will be held at a later date at Cementerio Municipal Monte Calvario in Utuado, Puerto Rico.

A special thanks to Amedisys Hospice for their exceptional care of Brigida, especially Meredith Sally and Kate.

Brigida will be remembered for her steadfast faith, her lifelong commitment to service, and her deep love of her family.

Friends and family may sign the guestbook online at www.piercejeffersonfh.com