Wilbert  Lajara, 34, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 16, 2026, due to a tragic work accident.

Affectionately known as “Wicho” by his father or "will" close relatives friends, Wilbert was born on June 8, 1991, at Presbyterian Hospital in New York. He was the beloved son of Braudilio Lajara and the late Dominga Reyes.

Wilbert, the oldest of three siblings, graduated from the West Bronx Academy for the Future as salutatorian in 2009. He briefly pursued Health Sciences at Stony Brook University, where he formed several lifelong friendships. After the pandemic, he transitioned from being a glazer in constructions to become an owner‑operator truck driver and, in recent years, worked with various private companies hauling cargo throughout the tri‑state area.

Wilbert had a presence that filled any room—his laughter, charisma, and hardworking spirit were unmistakable. His greatest joy and purpose in life were his three children, whom he loved more than anything in this world. He was a music lover, especially of Mexican corridos, Dominican bachata, and merengue. He also enjoyed cooking and playing dominoes with family. Wilbert’s warmth, humor, and generosity will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his father, Braudilio (Juan) Lajara; his brother, Braulio Lajara; his sister, Leojani Lajara; and his three children—Kayden (4), Bryson (4), and Byron (2). He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will forever hold him in their hearts.

Family and friends are welcomed to visitation at the Riverdale Funeral Home, 5044 Broadway NY,NY 10034 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 4pm to 8pm.

Christian Burial will be at Cementerio Santa Fe, San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic on Monday, April 27, 2026.

Afectuosamente conocido como “Wicho” por su padre o "Will" por familiares y amigos cercanos, Wilbert nació el 8 de junio de 1991 en el Presbyterian Hospital en la Ciudad de Nueva York. Era hijo de Braudilio Lajara y de su fallecida madre, Dominga Reyes.

Wilbert, el mayor de tres hermanos, se graduó de la escuela secundaria "West Bronx Academy for the Future" como subvaledictor en 2009. Estudió brevemente Ciencias de la Salud en la Universidad de Stony Brook, donde formó amistades que durarían toda la vida. Finalizando la pandemia transiciono de empleado de construccion a camionero propietario-operador y, en los últimos años, trabajó para varias compañías privadas transportando carga por toda el área triestatal.

Wilbert tenía una presencia que iluminaba cualquier lugar: su risa, su carisma y su espíritu trabajador eran inconfundibles. Su mayor alegría y razón de vivir eran sus tres hijos, a quienes amaba más que a nada en este mundo. Amante de la música, disfrutaba especialmente los corridos mexicanos, la bachata y el merengue dominicano . También le encantaba cocinar y jugar dominó con la familia. Su calidez, humor y generosidad serán profundamente extrañados por todos los que lo conocieron y amaron.

Le sobreviven para atesorar su memoria: su padre, Braudilio (Juan) Lajara; su hermano, Braulio Lajara; su hermana, Leojani Lajara; y sus tres hijos —Kayden (4), Bryson (4) y Byron (2). También deja numerosos tíos, tías, primos, familiares y amigos que lo llevarán siempre en el corazón.

Familia y Amigos son bienvenidos a su velorio el Riverdale Funeral Home, 5044 Broadway NY,NY 10034 el Miercoles 22 de Abril de 4pm a 8pm.

Se le dara Cristiana sepultura en el Cementerio de Santa Fe, San Pedro de Macoris, RD el Lunes 27 de Abril, 2026.

Thanks in Advance,

Romer Santa

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