Mildred Figueroa, 79, of Green Bay, formerly of Stiles, died Saturday evening, July 30, 2011 at a local hospital. The daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Powless) Jourdan was born October 22, 1931. She married the love of her life, Francisco Figueroa on February 14, 1952. He preceded her in death on January 15, 1995.
Most of her life she worked in nursing and caregiving. Mildred will be remembered for her courage, humor, strength and elegance. She was audacious.
Survivors include her two sons, Frank, Jr. and Yvette and Rich, two daughters, Linda Figueroa, and Tina Figueroa and E.J. Williams, her eight grandchildren, Luke, Renee, Summer, Alex, Chandelle, Isaac, Antonio and Roman, seven siblings, Barbara (Jim) McKinzie, Yvonne Jourdan, Patricia Benson, Judith Jourdan, Henrietta (Tom) Daly, Henry Jourdan, Jr., Diane Jourdan and countless nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Merry, one son, Michael, her brothers, Virgil, Ronald, and Kenny Jourdan.
Family and friends may call at RYAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday, August 2, 2011. Oneida Hymn Singers will sing at 6:30 pm. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday at Holy Apostles Episcopal Church, Freedom Road, Oneida, with Father Robert Clarke and Deacon Deborah Heckel officiating. Burial in the Church Cemetery. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the Figueroa family.