Margarita Candelaria Pagan, age 78, of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Cleveland, OH. She was born September 8, 1946, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, to parents, Rosa Santiago and Nicodemo Candelaria, and married Gilberto Alicea Pagan. Margarita enjoyed spending time with family, outdoor activities and walking, and belonged to the Pentecostal Church. She is survived by her children, Roberto Santiago, and Marisol Luyando; grandchildren, Xavier Huertas, Josue Huertas, and Daniel Luyando; great-grandchildren, Lilliana Huertas, Micah Colbert, Delilah Grace Luyando, and Ezekiel Antonio Luyando; siblings, Manuel Candelaria, Anibal Candelaria, Lidia Candelaria, Amelia Candelaria, Eva Candelaria, Dolores Candelaria, and Sylvia Candelaria. Margarita was preceded in death by her husband, Gilberto A. Pagan; parents, Rosa Santiago and Nicodemo Candelaria. A private family viewing will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services of Geneva, Ohio assisted the family with arrangements, 440-361-2273. www.LakeErieCrematory.com