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Shirley Ann Colomer passed away on August 31, 2026, at Harrisburg Hospital. She was born on April 11, 1958, in Puerto Cortés, Honduras. In 1986, Shirley moved from Honduras to New York City, beginning a new chapter of her life with courage, strength, and a deep commitment to her family. In 2006, she made Harrisburg her home, where she continued building a life centered around the people she loved most. Shirley had a strong faith in God and believed that, even during difficult times, things had a way of working out the way they were supposed to.
Shirley was selfless, fiercely protective, positive, and unapologetically herself. She said what she thought, lived life on her own terms, and could find humor and a bright side in almost any situation. She was always ready for an adventure with her family; it didn't matter what day it was, what the weather looked like, or how tired she might have been—if her family asked her to come along, she made the time. She was also unintentionally hilarious, known for saying the most random things and having an excuse for just about everything, with those excuses somehow becoming funnier and more creative over the years. Shirley was also an incredible listener. People could come to her with anything and know they would be heard without judgment, with advice waiting only if they wanted it.
Caring for her grandchildren became one of the greatest joys of Shirley's life. She was the ultimate spoiler and protector, always available and always making sure everyone was taken care of. Shirley insisted that she didn't like to cook, yet somehow treated her home like a restaurant—making everyone what they wanted and preparing more than enough whenever people came over so that no one would ever go without eating. And no one will ever make soup quite like Shirley. She loved her coffee, her word-search books—which her grandson Lucas affectionately called Grandma's “homework books”—and music, although staying on key was never her strength. Her family remains convinced that her singing somehow got progressively worse on purpose just to make everyone laugh.
Shirley is survived by her beloved husband, Leonardo Colomer; their children, Leonardo Colomer Jr., Steven Colomer, and Shirley Ann Colomer; her sisters, Mary Jane Araque and Sandra Araque; her brothers, Carlos Araque and Alex Araque; her grandchildren, Lucas, Liam, Mila, and Jackson; and her many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Felipe Araque, and her mother, Ruth Borden.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
More than anything, Shirley will be remembered for the feeling she gave the people around her. You didn't have to be talking to her or even sitting in the same room. Simply knowing Shirley was somewhere nearby made you feel safe, comfortable, and at peace. That was Shirley—funny, loving, generous, positive, completely herself, and a place of comfort for everyone fortunate enough to love her.
Shirley Ann Colomer falleció el 31 de agosto de 2026 en Harrisburg Hospital. Nació el 11 de abril de 1958 en Puerto Cortés, Honduras. En 1986, Shirley se mudó de Honduras a la ciudad de Nueva York, comenzando una nueva etapa de su vida con mucha fuerza y siempre dedicada a su familia. En 2006, hizo de Harrisburg su hogar, donde continuó construyendo una vida alrededor de las personas que más amaba. Shirley siempre tuvo mucha fe en Dios y creía que, aun en los momentos difíciles, de una manera u otra las cosas iban a salir como tenían que salir.
Shirley era una mujer generosa, muy protectora con su familia, positiva y siempre fiel a quien ella era. Decía lo que pensaba, vivía la vida a su manera y casi siempre encontraba algo bueno o algo de qué reírse, aun en situaciones difíciles. Siempre estaba lista para una aventura con su familia. No importaba el día, el clima o lo cansada que estuviera; si su familia la invitaba, ella hacía todo lo posible por estar presente. También nos hacía reír muchísimo sin darse cuenta. Decía las cosas más inesperadas y siempre tenía una excusa para todo, y con los años esas excusas se hicieron cada vez más graciosas. Shirley también sabía escuchar como pocas personas. Podías hablar con ella de cualquier cosa sabiendo que te iba a escuchar sin juzgarte y, si querías un consejo, ella siempre estaba ahí para darte uno.
Cuidar de sus nietos se convirtió en una de las mayores alegrías de su vida. Era la abuela que los consentía y protegía, siempre disponible y pendiente de que a nadie le faltara nada. Shirley decía que no le gustaba cocinar, pero de alguna manera trataba su casa como un restaurante: preparaba a cada uno lo que quería y, cuando había visitas, hacía comida de más para asegurarse de que nadie se quedara sin comer. Y nadie volverá a hacer las sopas como Shirley. Le encantaban el café, sus libros de sopa de letras—que su nieto Lucas llamaba cariñosamente los “libros de tarea” de la abuela—y la música, aunque cantar afinada nunca fue lo suyo. Su familia todavía está convencida de que con los años cantaba cada vez peor a propósito solamente para hacernos reír.
A Shirley le sobreviven su amado esposo, Leonardo Colomer; sus hijos, Leonardo Colomer Jr., Steven Colomer y Shirley Ann Colomer; sus hermanas, Mary Jane Araque y Sandra Araque; sus hermanos, Carlos Araque y Alex Araque; sus nietos, Lucas, Liam, Mila y Jackson; y sus queridos sobrinos y sobrinas. Sus padres, Felipe Araque y Ruth Borden, fallecieron antes que ella.
Los servicios serán privados y solo para la familia.
Pero más que nada, Shirley será recordada por cómo hacía sentir a las personas. No tenías que estar hablando con ella, ni siquiera estar en el mismo cuarto. Con solo saber que Shirley estaba cerca, uno se sentía seguro, tranquilo y en paz. Así era Shirley: divertida, amorosa, generosa, positiva, siempre ella misma y una persona que hacía sentir como en casa a todos los que tuvieron la suerte de amarla.
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