Sylvia Jorquera Riquelme Obituary
The family announces the passing of Sylvia Jorquera Riquelme of Clemmons, North Carolina on September 23, 2026. Sylvia, born on May 8, 1932, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Sylvia will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Sylvia by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Sylvia is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Sylvia’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Olga Nunez of Jorquera and Humberto Jorquera Gonzales of Santiago, Chile.. She is survived by: her husband Jaime Riquelme; her daughter Bernardita; her son-in-law Marshall Ellis; her son James; her daughter-in-law Phyllis Riquelme; her granddaughters, Alexandria and Katrina Ellis; and her great grandchild Hototo Greensky.
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 9th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Holy Family Catholic Church (4820 Kinnamon Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Second Harvest Foodbank of Northwest NC (https://www.secondharvestnwnc.org.) or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation (komen.org).
