Southbridge: Angela A. Bayona, 90, of Edward St., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28th, in Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Southbridge, after a brief illness.

She leaves her two sons, Carlos L. Cepeda of Quito, Ecuador and Miguel A. Cepeda and his wife Susan of Southbridge; a daughter, Leonor Cepeda of Sturbridge; her three brothers, Francisco Bayona of Long Island, New York, Juan R. Bayona and his wife, Catalina of Guayaquil, Ecuador and Wilson F. Bayona of Long Island, New York; three sisters, Gloria Miguens of Bay Shore, Long Island, New York and Matilde A. Miller of Long Island, New York and Leticia Bencosme and her husband Felix Bencosme of Long Island NY; 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Angela was predeceased by a sister, Merecedes Bayona of Guayaquil, Ecuador.

She was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador the daughter of Reynaldo and Matilde Bayona. Angela graduated from High School and received a degree in Culinary Arts.

She was a devote catholic and active member of St. Mary’s Church of St. John Paul II Parish as well as member of their prayer group. Angela loved cooking and enjoyed baking cakes and desserts for all her family and friends. She was known by her family for all her wonderful meals prepared and shared together. Angela, above all, loved her family and cherished her time caring for her grandchildren.

Angela's funeral will be held on Monday, Nov. 2nd, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, with a Mass at 12:00 pm in St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 263 Hamilton St., Southbridge. Calling hours in the funeral home will be held Monday, Nov 2nd, from 9:30 to 11:30 am, prior to the Mass. Burial will follow in St. Hedwigs Cemetery, Southbridge.