Bethilde 'Betty' LaSalvia of Rego Park, NY passed at the age of 71 on Sunday, April 27th 2014. Betty was an accomplished artist and couture pattern maker born December 7, 1942 in Barquisimeto, Venezuela.Beloved mother, wife, and friend, to husband Kenneth Grow and her children; Alexis Xavier Larrarte, Bethilde Cruz Carrillo, and Luis Cruz Carrillo. She is also survived by an extended family that includes siblings, cousins, nephews, nieces and grandchildren, all whom she cherished.Visitation will be held Wednesday April 30th from 7-9pm with a prayer service at 8pm at Edward D. Lynch Funeral Home Inc. 43-07 Queens Boulevard, Sunnyside, NY.