Assist LeeAnn's Girls in Honoring Her

In Loving Memory of My Sister, LeeAnn Nicole Villa De La Cruz

My name is Danielle, and I’m writing this with a heavy heart after the sudden and unexpected loss of my 36-year-old sister, LeeAnn, on May 8, 2025. The cause of her passing is still unknown. She was young, vibrant, and taken from us far too soon.

LeeAnn leaves behind three beautiful daughters—my nieces—IssaBella (12), NiseyAnn (15), and Nadialee (18). She was also pregnant at the time of her passing. Her girls are grieving deeply, and I’m doing everything I can to be there for them and make sure their mom is honored the way she would have wanted.

One of LeeAnn’s final wishes was to be buried according to her religious beliefs. Her daughters want more than anything to give her the burial she asked for—but we simply don’t have the financial means. With no preparation for this kind of loss and very little support, we are reaching out to ask for help.

I’m organizing this fundraiser to help cover the funeral costs so we can lay my sister to rest with love, dignity, and respect. Every donation—no matter the amount—helps relieve the financial burden and brings peace to her daughters, knowing their mom’s final wishes are being fulfilled.

We will be using Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home in Phoenix, AZ for the services. While the date and time are still being finalized, we will share those details as soon as they are set.

If you’re able to donate, share this page, or simply send a prayer, please know how deeply grateful we are. Your support means the world to our family during this heartbreaking time.