The Vega de San José in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria celebrated on Monday the Eucharist of thanksgiving for the life of Andreita Dominguez Perezwho passed away on September 2 at the age of 92. Born in La Isleta in 1932, I had been living in the northern area of La Vega de San José for 51 years.in the well-known centre of El Chaparral. With her husband Francisco Ojeda she raised and supported her children Antonio, Mary Luz and Tere, being a loving example for her entire family.
The church of the Virgin of La Vega was filled with family and friends to celebrate Andreíta’s dedication and commitment, with musical animation by the Koro de La Vega and the new parish priest, Benjamín Ramírez, who in his first Eucharist did not hesitate to assure that “Andreíta is a saint” for being the example she has been in the family, the parish and the neighborhood, although she does not have congregations behind her or money to achieve her proclamation.
After the entrance song, Carmen read the introduction: “Today we gather to pay tribute to a woman who has left an indelible mark on our parish community. Andreíta was a woman committed to her parish community, always willing to help in the neighborhood, and deeply dedicated to her family. Her love and generosity were evident in every action, although she also had her own character, which made her even more authentic and approachable. With her smile, and that strength that characterized her, she let herself be loved by everyone. He was the life of the party, that person who always found a way to make people laugh and brighten up any gathering..
Carmen concluded the Eucharistic introduction by saying that “this Eucharist of thanksgiving is a sincere tribute to the life of Andreíta, a life that touched so many others and that remains present in our hearts.”
It was Ana Julia’s turn to highlight how committed and combative she was for the union of the two areas of the neighborhoodthen known as Polígono de San Cristóbal. «He fought in the Malvinas war supporting those who were denied the promised housing. In the water war he fought alongside his neighbours for three months until they managed to get the water meters removed from the houses.» He added that he also collaborated in the construction of the stairs in the northern area; he worked on the chapel and the halls, in whose building the major seminary was established for a time.
Andreíta gave catechism, participated in parish councils and She was, along with a group from La Vega, one of the facilitators of the coordinator of Groups, Communities and Movements of Achamánmade up of groups from all over the Archipelago who were committed to a more community-based and renewed Church. “We can only say about her: ‘Andreíta, we will always remember you with affection’,” concluded Ana Julia, followed by a long and emotional applause from the participants in the Eucharist.
Such applause was repeated at the end of the celebration when The new priest invited us to follow Andreíta’s path, We are aware that she accompanies us on the path to improving our family, our neighborhood, our town, and our world. Obviously, for me, who have known her for 46 years, she is also a model of a committed and caring Christian. May it be so and may the example spread.
