- Date Of Birth: May 25, 1936
- Date Of Death: November 13, 2015
- State: Connecticut
Luis E. Cabanillas, 79, of Colchester, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015 with his beloved family by his side.
Born in Huanchay, Peru, he was a son of the late Luis and Humbelina (Bravo) Cabanillas. Luis studied for the Priesthood for a time before he emigrated to America in 1964. Soon after, he met his beloved Florencia Ayala. The couple married in 1968 in Hartford and moved to Willimantic until 1979 when they moved to Colchester where they made their home and raised their family.
Mr. Cabanillas retired in 2011 after having worked as a machinist at Colt Manufacturing for over 47 years.
He will be remembered as a devoted and faithful husband and father by his family. He also enjoyed music, watching Western’s and being outdoors, landscaping or taking care of his home. His family, however, was always first and foremost a priority
In addition to his beloved wife of 47 years, survivors include a son Luis F. and a daughter, Karol S. Cabanillas, both of Colchester; a brother, Julio Cabanillas of Lima, Peru; a sister, Bertha Mora of Elmsford, NY; and numerous extended family members and friends.
