Johansi Matos-Pena, 33, of Passaic passed away December 19, 2010. Born in the Dominican Republic, she came to the US in 1991 and settled in Passaic.

A Spanish Teacher at the Anthony Wayne Middle School in Wayne for the past 7 years, Johansi was a member of the Wayne Education Association.

Beloved wife of Carlos. Devoted mother of Rafael, Kiara and Charlie. Loving daughter of Luis and Dulce (Paulino) Matos of Passaic, Rosa and Hector Adames. Dear sister of Rosanna Matos of Passaic, Luis Matos of Clifton, Hector Yunio Adames of Chicago and Angel Adames of Passaic.

Funeral Wednesday 10 AM at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Interment, East Ridgelawn Cemetery, Clifton. Visiting Tuesday 6-9 PM. www.shookfh.com