Support Rubymer Grace and David Ryan's family

On Sunday June 29, 2025, Katria DelaCruz, daughter of Rubymer Grace, has gone on to meet our Father in Heaven. There are no words to describe the feeling of losing a loved one, let alone your own child. Grace's husband David Ryan and I served together as Chiefs in the US Navy we've been friends for a very long time and he's always been there for me. I have been struck with tragedy myself losing my own wife in an accident and nearly losing my own. David was one of the first people to see me when I left the hospital and has always been there for me anytime I needed him.

Their daughter was full of life. Grace and Ryan would always speak highly of her. She graduated high school a year early and got into UCLA pursuing a degree in psychology. She was smart, athletic, and a has a beautiful soul. She was active in her church and was once part of the healing ministry, providing prayer and blessings to those who needed it the most. She was a true walking beam of light. Everyone loved her.

I know the heavy burden it is to lay someone to rest. During this extremely difficult time I am asking you to help ease their burden by making a donation in any amount possible. When I lost my wife, one of my closest friends set up a GoFundMe while I was still in the ICU. I know this will help their family tremendously.

Any remaining funds will be deposited into a Trust for her two younger siblings Aziel DelaCruz and Ethan Ancheta.