Sofia DeCorrea of Galloway Township, the wife of retired Deacon Luis Eduardo Correa, died Oct. 11. She was 72.
Born in Medellin, Colombia, she was the daughter of Jose Alvarez and Lucila Arroyave. She was one of six siblings.
She started her professional life as a teacher but eventually became a doctor. Soon after her medical career kicked off, she immigrated to the United States. She married Deacon Correa on April 14, 1992. She was a devoted wife, mother and a beloved member of her community.
She is survived by her son, David Esteban Correa; her sister, Marina; nieces Laura and Monica, and others who had the privilege of having her share her home with them.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Oct. 15 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 2651 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City, a worship site of the Parish of Saint Monica.