Wilberto Pitre III, 15

Wilberto Pitre, III, beloved son of Shannon Lopez and Wilberto Pitre, Jr and sweet brother of Victoriana, Gabrielle and Dominic Pitre was swept up into the arms of Jesus in heaven on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the age of 15.

He was a valiant leader in his family and a bold follower of Christ. Wilberto sought to support and respect his parents, older sisters, Victoriana and Gabrielle’s guidance and shared his wisdom with his younger brother, Dominic.

Wilberto regularly reached out to inquire how others were doing and send his love. Beautiful family trips to spend time with aunts, uncles and cousins were the highlights of each summer break. There are such special memories of his exploits in the Minnesota lakes and the ocean waters of Puerto Rico.

A very talented musician, Wilberto dove into recreating popular music on the piano and worked hard to further his pursuits with the acoustic and bass guitar, ukulele and saxophone. He excelled in academics so that he could get to college to study Psychology.

Wilberto was an astoundingly compassionate friend to his schoolmates and teachers, in all grades of the many schools he attended: Berryville Primary, Catoctin Elementary, Blue Ridge Middle and Loudoun Valley High School.

He was passionate to care for each friend, from past years to present, sharing his love and giving life to the relationship even if they could not physically meet.

Wilberto is already missed immensely. His family thanks everyone in advance for the outpouring of support during this most difficult time.

Donations to offset costs, the family is receiving donations in memory of Wilberto Pitre, III at any Cardinal Bank in Virginia or through the GoFundMe account that was started by his good friend and his mother.

Wilberto is survived by his parents, Shannon and Wilberto Jr and step parents Luiz Lopez and Beatriz Pitre, sisters Victoriana and Gabrielle and brother Dominic, grandparents Wanda and Jerry Hasbargen and Wilberto Pitre, Sr., uncles Chad (Jannell) Hasbargen, Brady (Katie) Hasbargen and Tony (Epi) Pitre.

Wilberto was met in heaven into the loving arms of his grandmother Carmen Silvia Pitre, his infant sibling Baby Lopez and beloved pet mastiff Braccio.

Family and friends are invited to the share the memories between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Leesburg, Virginia 20176.

Services are scheduled for Monday, November 30, 2015 starting at 4:00 pm at Cornerstone Chapel Church, 742 Miller Dr SE, Leesburg, VA 20175. Please send condolences to www.colonialfuneralhome.com.