Consuelo Marina Ospino Penaloza

Consuelo Marina Ospino Peñaloza
April 22, 1930 – February 26, 2026
Age 95

On February 26, 2026, I lost my Tía — my second mother, my protector, my steady place in this world. Consuelo Marina Ospino Peñaloza was 95 years old, but to me, she was timeless.

She was born on April 22, 1930, in Plato, Magdalena, Colombia — a place she carried in her soul her entire life. No matter how many years passed, her heart always belonged to her hometown. She spoke of it with pride and tenderness, remembering the river, the people, and the life that shaped her.

For more than 55 years, New York City was her home. She loved New York deeply — its energy, its movement, its resilience. She built a life there, made memories there, and embraced it fully, all while never letting go of where she came from. She belonged to both worlds so beautifully — her beloved Plato and the city she made her own.

To many, she was Consuelo, Consue or Nina Consue. To me, she was so much more. She helped raise me. She loved me like I was her own daughter. She shaped me with her strength, her sacrifices, and her quiet wisdom.

I can still hear her voice in her sweet Spanish accent:
“How are you doing today?”

She asked everyone that question — family, friends, strangers, even the nurses in the hospital. It didn’t matter who you were. She genuinely wanted to know. She cared.

And when she called me, it was always,
“¿Cómo estás, Patty? ¿Y el niño?”
“¿Ya tiene novia?”

She would ask about my son Daniel with such curiosity and affection, always wanting to know about his life, his heart, his future. Her love extended naturally to the next generation. She stayed engaged. She stayed invested. She stayed loving.   

Her life spanned nearly a century, but what defined her was not just longevity — it was devotion. Devotion to family. Devotion to connection. Devotion to love.

Her warmth filled every room. Her presence made ordinary moments feel meaningful. Her voice carried comfort. Her love was steady and unwavering.

Ninety-five years still does not feel like enough.

I will miss her voice. I will miss her questions. I will miss knowing she was always there, thinking of us, praying for us, loving us.

But I carry her with me — in the way I care for others, in the way I ask about people’s lives, in the way I love my son. Her legacy lives in me, and it will live on in Daniel too.

Rest peacefully, Tía.
Thank you for loving me like your own.
I will honor you always.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 6th at Glick Family Funeral Home in Boca Raton.  To watch the Memorial Service please click the following link  Ospino Memorial Service

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