Funeraria del Pilar

07/02/2026

Jaiden Pacheco, 20, of Mansfield passed away Friday June 26, 2026.

Born on September 5, 2005, in Willimantic, Connecticut, Jaiden was the beloved son of Ramon Pacheco and Jennifer Rivera

Jaiden was a graduate of Windham High School and was employed by Santor Electrical Contractors, LLC. He enjoyed playing video games, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends. He had a gift for making people laugh and could light up any room with his infectious smile and kind heart. His fun-loving spirit and genuine compassion touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Though his time with us was far too short, the love he gave, the laughter he shared, and the memories he created will remain in our hearts forever.

In addition to his parents, Jaiden is survived by his brothers, Ramon Pacheco Jr. and Neftali Ortiz Jr.; his sister, Vida Pacheco; his niece, Adriana Pacheco; his stepfather, Ryan Santor; his stepmother, Anamary Pacheco; stepsister ,Maryana Torres; his stepbrother, Antonio Torres; his grandparents; his aunts, uncles, cousins; his girlfriend Angelica Santor Fabian ; his extended family; and many dear friends who will cherish his memory forever.

Relatives and friends may visit on Wednesday July 15, from 5 to 7PM at 120 Church 120 Union St, Willimantic. Services will be Thursday July 16, at 11AM at the church followed by burial in New Willimantic Cemetery. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.baconfh.com Funeraria del Pilar 71 Prospect St, Willimantic has care of arrangements.

07/01/2026

Geovani Aponte Jr., 18, of Willimantic passed away Friday June 26, 2026.

He was born on October 18, 2007 in New London, CT.

He is survived by his loving family.

Viewing will be Sunday July 5, from 6 to 9PM at 120 Church 120 Union St, Willimantic. Additional viewing will be Monday July 6, from 10 to 11AM at the church followed by burial in New Willimantic Cemetery. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.baconfh.com Funeraria del Pilar 71 Prospect St, Willimantic has care of arrangements.

06/22/2026

Eneida Aponte Aponte, 79, of Willimantic passed away Thursday June 18, 2026.

Born on May 8, 1947 in Ponce, Puerto Rico she was the daughter of the late Salvador Aponte Escobar and Herminia Aponte Fred.

She is survived by her loving family.

Viewing will be held Wednesday June 24, from 4 to 8PM at Iglesia Cristo A Las Puertas 10 Dunham St, Willimantic. Funeral service will be held Thursday June 25, at 11AM at the church with burial to follow in New Willimantic Cemetery. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.baconfh.com Funeraria del Pilar 71 Prospect St, Willimantic has care of arrangements.

06/17/2026

Manuel Angel Caraballo Galarza, 76, of Willimantic passed away Thursday June 11, 2026.

Born on January 1, 1950 in Anasco, Puerto Rico he was the son of Segundo Caraballo and Julia Galarza.

He is survived by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday June 23, at 11AM at Funeraria del Pilar 71 Prospect Sr, Willimantic. Burial will be in New Willimantic Cemetery. Relatives and friends may visit from 10AM until the service. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.baconfh.com

06/11/2026

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05/31/2026

Hipolito Palacios Castro, 46, of Willimantic passed away Tuesday May 26, 2026.

Born on August 13, 1979 in Puebla, Mexico he is the son of Gregorio Palacios and Lucile Castro.

He is survived by his loving family.

Relatives and friends may visit on Thursday June 4, from 4 to 7PM at Funeraria del Pilar 71 Prospect St, Willimantic. Services and burial will be in Mexico.

05/06/2026

Luz “Lucy” Machabelo, 77,of Willimantic passed away Tuesday May 5, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Tomas Machabelo and Maria Ocasio.

Born on April 8, 1949 in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico she lived in Willimantic for over 50 years.

She is survived by her children, MarySol Nazario and husband Henry Vasquez of Chaplin, Edgardo Santos of Juana Diaz, PR and Noel Bermudez of Willimantic; siblings Iris Machabelo and Thomas Machabelo both of Juana Diaz, PR; 7 grandchildren Veronica Gonzalez, Nicolas Rodriguez, Thomas Rodriguez, Crystal Santos, Joshua Baker, Angel Pena, Audrey Bermudez and 11 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Hector Rodriguez.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday May 13, at 11:30AM at New Willimantic Cemetery Rt 32 Willimantic. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.baconfh.com

11/27/2025

Funeraria del Pilar is a Hispanic-speaking funeral home that provides services to Willimantic and its surroundings. We are a family business and take pride in treating each customer as if they were a member of the Pilar Funeral family. We consider it an honor to help every family in need of our services. Call us at 860 617- 9669 or visit us at

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