Beatriz

Correa

At the age of 90, Beatriz Correa journeyed peacefully into eternal rest on December 21, 2025, surrounded by the warmth of her loving family. Born in the heart of Medellín, Colombia on March 13, 1935, she was the cherished daughter and one of nine children of the late Beatriz Saldariaga and Arturo Arango. A steadfast pillar of strength, Beatriz devoted her life to nurturing her family, raising her beloved daughter, Ligia, alongside her three sons, Walter, Hector, and Guillermo.
In 1985, Beatriz embarked on a new chapter, becoming a resident of Chelsea for the past 40 years. With unwavering resolve, she embraced the challenges of life in a new land after the passing of her husband, Luis Guillermo Correa, in 1994. She tirelessly balanced work outside the home, dedicating 10 years to State Street Bank in Boston as a professional cleaner, before joyfully pausing her career to devote herself to her grandchildren, where her spirit found solace in the quiet joys of family life.

A devoted parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Church, Beatriz's faith was the compass that guided her, illuminating her path through the journey of life. She leaves behind a legacy of love as a cherished mother, of Walter Castano and his wife Monica, Hector Correa, Guillermo Correa and his wife Gloria, and Ligia Correa. doting grandmother to Vanessa Castano, Luis Correa, Andrew Castano, Adrian Figueroa, Gianna Correa, and Adrianna Figueroa.  and adoring great-grandmother to Neriya Castano and Mathew Correa. She is also survived by a brother Hector Arango.

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to join in remembrance and celebration of Beatriz's life. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, December 29th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Welsh Funeral Home, located at 718 Broadway, Chelsea. A funeral service will follow on Tuesday, December 30th, commencing at 9:00 AM from the funeral home, leading into a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima Church, 600 Broadway, Chelsea. The journey will conclude as we lay her to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.

In our hearts, Beatriz will forever bloom—a gentle presence, a melodious echo, a guiding light in our lives.