My mother, Rafaela Cruz, was an example of love, strength, joy and faith in our lives. She was born on June 22nd, 1975 and passed away on July 14th, 2025. Despite what she went through, she lived a life that touched the hearts of everyone she met. As a devoted mother to her four children - Anthony, Emilio, Jannette, and Nicole, she instilled in them the values of kindness, compassion, and resilience. Despite battling kidney failure since 2016, she faced every challenge with courage and determination, never losing her infectious smile and unwavering faith in God. Her love for her family and her church community was the cornerstone of her life. Now that she's gone, we want to celebrate her life and legacy with a special and big ceremony. Your contribution will help us make this celebration a reality, honoring the incredible woman she was and the love she shared with all of us. Thank you for being part of our journey to honor her memory, and we appreciate whatever can be given.