Obituary of Idis A. Rota

Idis A. Rota, age 85, of LaBelle, passed away December 24, 2019 in LaBelle, Florida. She was born December 25, 1933 in the Dominican Republic, to the late Jose Isaac and the late Mercedes Amalia (Romero) Lajara. Idis was married where she lived and brought up her family in New York City and the Bronx. She was an active member as a Deacon and Elder of the Presbyterian Church for over 70 years, which included her civil service and government employee with the Fort Washington Heights Senior Center. After retiring in her later years, she moved to Florida to be closer to family and friends. She is survived by her children: daughters: Cindy Hemphill, Yvonne Rota and Wanda Rota-Reina and son, Ross Rota along with two brothers: Rafael Lajara and David Lajara, eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, John Lajara, Gabriel Lajara, Moise Lajara and sister, Ruth Reina. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.