Ligia Thompson
Hours of Visitation/ Horas de Velorio:
Tuesday / Martes
May 23, 2023
9 AM - 10 AM
John Krtil Funeral Home
1297 1st Ave
New York, NY 10021
Funeral Mass/ Misa Funeral:
Tuesday / Martes
May 23, 2023
11 AM
St. Malachy Church
239 W49th St
New York, NY 10019

Ligia Thompson passed on May 18 in the early hours of the morning after years of battling breast cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones until her final moments.
Ligia was born on November 14, 1942 in Bogotá, Colombia. She showed an interest in the arts at a very early age. Participating in a nacional radio singing contest where she placed second.
She moved to the states to pursue her passion for the performing arts. Ligia loved musical theater and Broadway. She was a member of Equity and Sag-aftra for many years. She was a singer, actress, and a dancer.
Ligia was a charming, lively, and adventurous woman. She traveled the world and lived a full life
She met her husband Steph Thompson while dancing and now she will be reunited with him to continue their dance.
She will be missed
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