of Greenbrier, AR
May 3, 1946 - July 11, 2018
Elvia Fragstein, a business woman and resident of Greenbrier Arkansas who was abducted and then taken from us in July 7, 2018 at the age of 72 while she was shopping at the Conway common shopping center.
Elvia is survived by her loving husband, Helmut Fragstein, her children Hugo Fernando Castañeda Barrero, Claudia Castañeda Barrero, Juan Carlos Castañeda Barrero, Nicolas Polania Barrero and Claudia Von Fragstein. Her beloved grandchildren Brian Fanella, Juan Sebastián Castañeda Buitrago, Hugo Fernando Castañeda Buitrago, Mariana Salazar Castañeda, Andrés Salazar Castañeda, Juan Camilo Castañeda, and Carolyn Fanella. She is predeceased by her sister Rosalba.
Elvia was born in Huila, Colombia on May 3, 1946; she was a business woman who owned 2 alcohol companies in Colombia. Later on, on October 10, 2000 she married Helmut Fragstein and then immigrated to the United States of America where she lived part of her retirement in Wisconsin and then Arkansas.
Elvia was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, taking care of her grandkids, going to church and being generous to other people. She will be deeply missed by her friends, family and all who knew her.
A Holy rosary is scheduled for Elvia on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 11:00am with a visitation following the rosary. A Memorial Mass will be at 12:00pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway, Arkansas.
In Lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1115 College Ave., Conway, AR, 72032., (501) 327-5528.
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17 Condolence(s)
Lucey Family
Friday, July 20, 2018
Prayers and thoughts for you and your family during this difficult time.
Greg and Jennifer Castleberry
Friday, July 20, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort in this very difficult time for your family.
Brian and Dawn Jackson
Friday, July 20, 2018
Elvia's sweet spirit was a light to all. We pray God's comforting peace to her family and all who were privileged to call her "friend."
Shannon Holt
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Sending condolences to loved ones friends and family of this beautiful woman. May our creator keep you all. Peace and love
Donna & Joe Satterwhite
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Our deepest sympathies to your family.
Patricia Gorski
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Claudia, Carolyn, Brian, Helmut and everyone who loves Elvia,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for this senseless loss. May your wonderful memories of Elvia console you at this sad time. She will be with you in your hearts forever.
I am with you in spirit and wish I was there in person to offer support. Stay strong for each other.
-Trish
Donna Benson
Thursday, July 19, 2018
I didn’t know her but I want the family to know how sorry I am for their loss and my thoughts and prayers are with them..
Kara Harris
Thursday, July 19, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you.
Francile Charles
Thursday, July 19, 2018
I really don't know where to begin but to let the family know that they have my condolences. I meet Elvia at walmart in 2010. I worked at the service desk at the time. She was such a soft spoken and nice lady. When I first heard that she was missing, it broke my heart. She just seemed to be a lady that didn't bother anyone and she surely din't deserve what happened to her. I will always remember her kindness.
Shawn wilkins
Thursday, July 19, 2018
My prayers are with the family my condolences go out to all family and friends during this most difficult time of sorrow
Sheila Martinez
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Cricket Payne
Thursday, July 19, 2018
I WANT TO LET THE FAMILY TO KNOW HOW MUCH MISS ELVIA MEANT TO US AT WAL- MART. WE SPENT TIME WITH HER ON A REGULAR BASIS AND SHE WAS ALWAYS ASKING ABOUT ME AND MY FAMILY. I ENJOYED OUR CONVERSATIONS AND MISS HER VERY MUCH. EVEN THOUGH WE ARE STRANGERS TO YOU, PLEASE KNOW SHE WAS CARED FOR HERE. I CAN'T IMAGINE WHAT YOU MUST BE GOING THROUGH BUT PLEASE KNOW SHE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
CRICKET
Lisa
Thursday, July 19, 2018
We are so heartbroken by the loss of your loved one. May the peace of God, that is only understood by God, wrap around your family and friends during this unbearably sad time and the years to follow. Know that there are so many praying for your family.
Dean
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Sending Prayers to you and ur family in this time of need don't know her but I am sending my prayers and thoughts to the family in this time of need.
Susan and Mark Handford
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Our sorrow at this loss is with our neighbor Helmut and the family.
Rosalie Revis
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Helmut, as a fellow Master Gardener I want to extend sincerest sympathy to you and all your family.
Ray & Nancy Moix
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.