Catalina Opena Fuqua

Catalina Opeña Fuqua, 85, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois passed away on March 28, 2026, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.

She was born on November 25, 1940, in Ronda, Philippines. She was the daughter of Moises Sabello and Condrada Requilme (Gimena) Opeña. Catalina worked as a CNA until she retired. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mt. Carmel.

Catalina is survived by her sister-in-law, Maria Perla Opeña; nieces, Celeste Gibson, Rhoda Opeña, Margot Opeña, Rizza Opeña Hulfachor, and Lucky Tracy Opeña; nephews, Josephus Opeña and Bjorn Onin Moises Opeña; and great-nieces and nephews, Aiona, Axl, Avery, and Carlisle.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Petronila Opeña.

Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Per the family’s wishes, Catalina has been cremated and will return to her family in the Philippines.

Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com.

Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve the Fuqua family.

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