Birth date: Oct 28, 1960 Death date: Jan 11, 2026
Dearest Debbie. You have been such a great friend to me even if we never met. We shared so much in our interests and education. Loneliness too
I pray you are rejoicing in heaven and making new friends. Until we meet again….much love and many hugs
Con profunda tristeza recibo la noticia de tu partida, Debbie, amiga en Facebook, que descanses en la paz del Señor Jesucristo, amiga,Q.E.P.D.
My Babaluu,
There are not enough words to say what you are to me (because you live in my heart) I cant believe you left me for now. I remember our young age of 13. I was the "candela" in school and you were the "goodie two shoes" you always tryed so hard to make me behave better so I would not get in trouble with Canning 🤣 at a moment our lives parted for a few years as lifes journey sometimes does. You kept being that good, sweet, kind, forgiving person until you closed your eyes. But God always new the special bond of sisterhood and by a miricle and a gift i walked in a company to start work and the first person I saw was you. Ever since then we were inseparable. Bonded with krazy glue. And crazy it was. Your passion for human rights. Your political believes and how you stood up for them. Your love for animals, a rescuer at heart. You were so much like your beautiful mom. You lighted a room even when the light was turned off. You were a little girl everytime you walked threw the gates of Disney World. Our trips together were so much fun. Even when i wanted to jump out of the car with the Georgia song 🤣We walked together through so many things. We were always there to support and lift eash other. Like we always said... sisters in the good, the bad & the ugly. We confided in everything and in all. We knew our secrets. We protected each other. We were always there, bonded. Closer than family, we were family. I knew everything, every detailed of your life & you of mine. I promised you I would never leave you and I didnt. We laughed at the most silliest things and i always made you laugh even in the pain. You will always be my sister and my heart is filled with beautiful memories. Your smile is engraved in my heart. Thank you babaluu, we might not live in the villages together but we will live in heaven for ever.
I can’t remember when I met Debbie or even how. I know it was on Facebook and certainly through the MAA group page. But I can say that we created a beautiful friendship and a sisterly bond. She was my big sissy and I her lil sis. We were a team when it came down to standing up for our political beliefs as we are both republicans. We talked about everything. She was always there when I needed her, always listened, offered the best advice, scolded me at times when she felt I needed it but most of all she gave me unconditional love, support and respect. She pushed me to always do better, to be happy no matter what the circumstances were, to always look on the bright side of any situation.
We joked and laughed, we had very deep conversations where we both cried, we’d go months at times without talking but through the distance we knew we had a bond that neither time nor distance would ever break. And even now that statement stands true. Debbie Alfonso will always be my sister. She will continue to live in my heart and in my thoughts and I will cherish every single memory of her because she is someone worth remembering. She was special, unique, funny, honest, loyal and had a heart of gold 💛.
We were not sisters by fate but we chose to be the sisters most people wish they could have had. I only wish we’d have shared more time together.
“Rest now sissy, I’ll see again when it’s my time to go home. I love you.”
My sister Debbie was born in New York City on October 28, 1960. My mom was convinced she was having a boy and had everything engraved with the letter “D,” fully expecting to name her Daniel. To her surprise, another beautiful girl arrived instead. While still in the hospital, my mom saw a magazine with Debbie Reynolds on the cover, and that is how my sister received her name.
Growing up in New York, my mom often dressed us alike, and we even shared a room. We were inseparable. Some of my happiest memories are from those years, and throughout our lives, no matter the distance or time, we were always there for one another. The bond we shared was deep, constant, and filled with love.
Debbie had a heart full of passions. She loved Australia and koala bears and she was thrilled to fulfill her dream of visiting Australia. She cherished her years at Miami Aerospace Academy and the lifelong friendships she made there, even working tirelessly years later to organize a meaningful reunion. She was deeply proud of our Cuban heritage and always dreamed of visiting Cuba to see where our parents came from and to connect with family still there. Debbie was also 100% Republican and proud, never shy about standing firm in her beliefs.
She adored her many pets, especially Pitusa and Jamoncito, and was a devoted animal advocate. Debbie dedicated her life to caring for others as a nurse, a teacher, and ultimately as our parents’ loving caregiver. Her faith was strong, and she loved Jesus deeply, sharing many of the same values and convictions as Him.
Debbie had an enormous love for family. She adored her first nephew and godson, Danny, and treasured time with Kristy. She delighted in being Tía Abuela Debbie to Noah and Amelia, embracing that role with joy and pride. She also loved to cook, crochet, tried her hand at piano, enjoyed time at the shooting range, celebrated holidays with enthusiasm, and loved traveling especially to Disney World. Mickey Mouse always held a special place in her heart.
Debbie lived with passion, loyalty, and love. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength, faith, and unforgettable memories. Though she is no longer with us, her spirit remains woven into our lives in our laughter, our traditions, and our hearts. We will carry her love with us always, until the day we meet again.
I will truly miss you Derby. But I know you are finally reunited with mami, papi, and your pets.
Love you always my baby sis, Beany
