Mrs. Emilia H. Long

Angela Emilia Hurtado de Mendoza Long slipped away quietly from this earthly existence, Friday afternoon, February 20, 2015. She did so surrounded by her family, which for her was always the highest priority. Emilia was a unique woman and her personality and gifts will be missed greatly by those she has left behind. She leaves behind a legacy of love for family, love for friends, love for the Latino/Hispanic community, and love for the beauty of all of God’s creations. Emilia was born in Havana, Cuba on August 31, 1946. She was gifted with flowing charisma and an adventurous spirit growing up in that tropical paradise. Due to her family’s opposition to Communism, she, her mother, and brother, left relatives, friends, and all possessions behind seeking the blessings of freedom and opportunity here in the United States of America. Emilia spent her early adult life, working and raising her daughters in both Charlotte, NC and Miami, FL. She returned back to the Charlotte area in 1988 and loved to call this place her “Home”. She served the community in both the judicial system and medical field being affiliated as a member of ABWA-Hornets Chapter, NAJIT (National Association of Judicial Interpreters and Translators), and also IMIA (International Medical Interpreters Association). Emilia lived her life to the fullest. She was funny, courageous, and a shining spirit. Since being diagnosed with cancer in 2010, Emilia fought a hard and determined battle without complaint while continuing to live her life with purpose, care and dedication. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Days Saints and attributes her faith in Our Heavenly Father and in Jesus Christ as providing her the blessings and strength to endure to the end. Emilia leaves behind, her husband, Gene Long, two daughters, Ivette Wilson and Minnette Farriss, 6 grandchildren, her brother, Nelson Hurtado de Mendoza, and his family. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, February 23, 2015 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints located at 1601 Cooper Avenue, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis, NC 28083. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus County.

Mrs. Emilia H. Long

August 31, 1946 - February 20, 2015