Emilia S. Mir

Emilia S. Mir of Swan Lake, NY, a homemaker and a longtime area resident died Sunday, November 8, 2026 at the Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility in Liberty, NY. She was 94.

The daughter of the late Jose Suarez and Ramona Portelles Suarez, she was born January 9, 1932 in Oriente, Cuba.

Emilia grew up in Cuba and before marrying she had worked as a Governess for wealthy Americans living in Cuba and volunteering at the local hospital. Later, relocating in New York City, she worked as a Day Care Provider which helped her and her husband purchase their first home. After her husband retired, they moved to this area where she became a Communicant of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Liberty, NY. She enjoyed tending her many flower gardens, cooking, singing, and sewing, including making many of her own clothes.

Survivors include one daughter, Araceli Mir-Pontier of Youngsville, NY; one son, Robert Mir and his wife Anna of Liberty, NY; three sisters and two brothers in Cuba; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Nestor Mir and by one son, Oscar Mir.

Visitation will be Friday, November 13, 2026 from 12 noon - 2 PM in the Harris Funeral Home West Street at Buckley, Liberty, NY.

Funeral services will be Friday, November 13, 2026 at 2 PM in the funeral home. Father Edward Bader will officiate. Burial will be in St. Peters Cemetery Cold Spring Road, Liberty, NY.

Memorial contributions in Emilia's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association - Hudson Valley Chapter 2649 South Road, Suite 101, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home West Street at Buckley, Liberty, NY. 845-292-0001 or 845-439-5200 or www.Harris-FH.com