QEPD/RIP Sonia Suárez Schwartz

Longtime HOLA member Sonia Suárez Schwartz passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the Schuyler Ridge Residential Facility in Clifton Park, New York, after a monthlong illness. A classical and jazz pianist originally from Cuba and trained at the National Conservatory in Havana, Cuba, she had been a Spanish teacher in Lawrence High School in Cedarhurst, New York for 30 years until her retirement.

She worked in Spanish-language voice overs, then as an actress, and ultimately became a prolific playwright, having nine of her plays developed and produced by the not-for-profit production company Danisarte, which then took flight and were produced by other companies throughout the United States.

She also made use of her musical skills as a member of Showstoppers, playing for various institutions. Her energy, vivaciousness and good humor will be sorely missed by her family and all who knew her.

SONIA SUÁREZ SCHWARTZ

Que en paz descanse / Rest in peace