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Adelfa DeJesus

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Delgado Skinarakis

May 10, 1950 — May 10, 2026

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Adelfa Delgado Skinarakis, age 76 of Falls Church, VA, passed away on May 10, 2026 surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born May 10, 1050 in Baranquilla, Colombia to Cielo and Tulio Delgado.

Adelfa dedicated her life to being a fantastic and wonderful mother to three kids, Jacqueline, George, and Rodanth. As well as an amazing grandmother to Carlos, Paola, Joshua, Priscilla, Hailey, and Sophia. She cherished the bonds she had wither her five sisters Ramona, Carmen, Norma, Tulia, Viviana, and her brother Lucho along with all her nieces and nephews.

Adelfa lived a life marked by compassion, strength, and humility. She touched the lives of everyone who had the honor of knowing her. Her selflessness, warmth and generous spirit will be remembered forever. She was always willing to help everyone around her even those that she didn’t personally know. She leaves behind a legacy of love and strength that lives on forever.

She was known for her sense of humor and love for fashion. As well as the person everyone would go to for a listening ear. Adelfa always made time for those around her no matter what, even if that meant having a little less time for herself.

Services to honor Adelfa will be held on May 23, 2026 starting at 5:00PM at Unity of Fairfax: 2854 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124



Adelfa Delgado Skinarakis, de 76 años, de Falls Church, Virginia, falleció el 10 de mayo de 2026 rodeada de su familia y seres queridos. Nació el 10 de mayo de 1950 en Barranquilla, Colombia, hija de Cielo y Tulio Delgado.

Adelfa dedicó su vida a ser una madre fantástica y maravillosa para sus tres hijos: Jacqueline, George y Rodanth. También fue una increíble abuela para Carlos, Paola, Joshua, Priscilla, Hailey y Sophia. Valoraba profundamente los lazos que compartía con sus cinco hermanas, Ramona, Carmen, Norma, Tulia y Viviana, y con su hermano Lucho, así como con todos sus sobrinos y sobrinas.

Adelfa vivió una vida marcada por la compasión, la fortaleza y la humildad. Tocó la vida de todas las personas que tuvieron el honor de conocerla. Su generosidad, calidez y espíritu bondadoso serán recordados para siempre. Siempre estaba dispuesta a ayudar a quienes la rodeaban, incluso a personas que no conocía personalmente. Deja un legado de amor y fortaleza que vivirá para siempre.

Era conocida por su sentido del humor y su amor por la moda, así como por ser la persona a quien todos acudían en busca de alguien que los escuchara. Adelfa siempre encontraba tiempo para quienes la rodeaban, sin importar las circunstancias, incluso si eso significaba tener menos tiempo para ella misma.

Los servicios en honor a Adelfa se llevarán a cabo el 23 de mayo de 2026 a partir de las 5:00 p. m. en Unity of Fairfax: 2854 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124.

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