Nestor Ivan Arbelo

Nestor Ivan Arbelo, 75, of North Fort Myers, passed away April 15, 2025. He was born September 22 1949 in Camuy, Puerto Rico to the late Leandro Arbelo and Carmen Nieves- Arbelo. 

Nestor was passionate about many things, including animals, both great and small. He believed God put them here to teach us how to care for a little life. He was an avid gardener, and He dedicated himself to learning Martial Arts, earning the rank of Black Belt in the Kuk Sool Won style. Most of all, Nestor was most passionate about accepting Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He will be remembered as a compassionate, dedicated man who loved deeply, and he will be missed by those who loved him.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 32 years, Katherine, children, Joe Nelson and wife Amy, Dasmarie and George. Grandchildren, Wade and Ginny Nelson who brought him great joy, his sisters, Maria P. and Carmen Maria as well as his brother, Jose Luis Arbelo.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Iris Arbelo.

Memorial donation may be made to St Jude Children’s Hospital @ www.stjude.org/give