Celebrando la Vida de Ana "Leivis" de la Cruz Ella vino a este mundo el 23 de junio de 1974 ejercitando lo que siempre seran sus fuertes cuerdas vocales. Todos en Santiago, Rep&uacuteblica Dominicana, donde naci y creci, saban que haba llegado. Se convirti en una hija, nieta, hermana, madre, ta, su mejor papel en la vida, abuela y amiga increble. En la maana del 19 de julio de 2023, fue llamada a su hogar eterno. Le sobreviven sus dos hijas, Delanys y Keisley Velez; su nieta, Delilah Eskew; su madre, Lilian Fernndez; sus dos hermanos, Yanuaria Bautista y Gustavo De La Cruz; abuela, Ana Fernndez; y multitud de tas, tos, suegros, primos y amigos. Era conocida por su risa, su canto y sobre todo, su actitud alegre. Le encantaba bailar y cantar a voz alta, sin importar dnde estuviera o quin estuviera escuchando. Tena la voz ms hermosa. Le gustaba estar en la naturaleza y definitivamente disfrutaba de su Starbucks. Ella hizo de Amazon su lugar de trabajo estos ultimos cinco aos, donde fue muy querida y apreciada, y donde se convirti en su segundo hogar. Ana Leivis amaba mucho al Seor. Ella era la mujer ms amante y temerosa de Dios. Fue criada con una fe y valores muy fuertes. Ella les ense a sus hijas lo mismo. Su amor por el Seor la oblig a compartir la bondad del Seor con cualquiera que la escuchara. Era su fe que le di la fuerza y la determinacin para enfrentar cualquier cosa que la vida le tirara, incluyendo este cancer. Ella era conocida, por un lado, por ser callada, pensativa, reflexiva, y una persona de pocas palabras, y a la misma vez siendo llena de vida y gozo y feliz y jubilosa. Ella traa una sonrisa dondequiera que iba, que siempre pona una sonrisa en la cara de quienquiera que se encontrara. La vida no fue fcil para Ana Leivis, pero, cada vez que se enfrentaba a desafos y tiempos difciles, siempre se recorra al Seor y a la fe que le haban inculcado, sabiendo que esto la llevara a travs de cualquier prueba y tribulacin que enfrentara. Hizo un trabajo increble como madre soltera. El fruto de su trabajo se ve en sus dos hijas fuertes, independientes y llenas de alegra. Ella continu inculcando estas cualidades en su nieta. Ana Leivis fue diagnosticada con leucemia. Esta horrible enfermedad le rob el resto de su vida en un mes y tres semanas! Aunque su muerte ha sido un shock devastador para todos los numerosos miembros de la familia y amigos, sabemos que Dios est en control de todas las cosas y que Dios nunca comete errores. Es con un corazn apesadumbrado que nos despedimos de ella, pero esa tristeza y sufrimiento se convirtieran en alegra al saber que ella est en su hogar eterno, sin ms sufrimiento, sin ms quimioterapia, sin ms agujas y sin ms dolor. Siempre ser recordada como la hermosa mujer que siempre tuvo una sonrisa en su rostro, siempre preocupndose por la siguiente persona, ya sea que la conociera o no. La ganancia del cielo es la prdida de la Tierra. Mam, hermana, hija, amiga, ta, prima, abuela... te extraaremos mucho, pero alabamos a Dios porque l siempre te trendr en la palma de Sus manos. Celebrating the Life of Ana "Leivis" De La Cruz She came into this world on June 23, 1974 exercising what would always be her strong vocal cords. Everyone in Santiago, Dominican Republic, where she was born and raised, knew that she had arrived. She grew to be an amazing daughter, granddaughter, sister, mother, auntie, her greatest role in life, Grandma, and friend. On the morning of July 19, 2023, she was called to her eternal home. She is survived by her two daughters, Delanys and Keisley Velez, her granddaughter, Delilah Eskew, her mother, Lilian Fernandez, her two siblings, Yanuaria Bautista and Gustavo De La Cruz, grandmother, Ana Fernandez, and a multitude of aunts, uncles, in-laws and cousins. She was known for her laughter, her singing, and most of all, her joyful attitude. She loved to dance and sing at the top of her voice no matter where she was or who was listening. She had the most beautiful voice. She enjoyed being in nature and definitely enjoyed her Starbucks. She made Amazon her workplace for past 5 years, where she was very much loved and appreciated, and where it became her second home. Ana Leivis loved the Lord very much. She was the most God-loving, God-fearing woman. She was raised with very strong faith and values. She taught her children the same. Her love for the Lord compelled her to share the goodness of the Lord with anyone who would listen. It was her faith that gave her the strength and determination to face whatever life threw her way. She was known on the one hand, as being quiet, pensive, reflective, and a person of few words, while being full of life and robust and happy and jubilant at the same time. She brought a smile wherever she went, that always put a smile on the face of whomever she encountered. Life was not easy for Ana Leivis. But, whenever she was faced with challenges and hard times, she always turned to the Lord and to the faith that had been instilled in her, knowing that this would carry her through any trials and tribulations she faced. She did an amazing job as a single mom. The fruit of her labors is seen in her two strong, independent, joy-filled daughters. She continued instilling these qualities in her granddaughter. Ana Leivis was diagnosed with Leukemia. This horrible illness robbed her of the rest of her life in one month and three weeks. While her death has been a devastating shock to her numerous family members and friends, we know that God is in control of all things and that God never makes mistakes. It is with a heavy heart that we bid her farewell, but that sadness and sorrow turned to joy knowing that she is in her eternal home, with no more suffering, no more chemo, no more needles, and no more pain. She will always be remembered as the beautiful woman that she was, always with a smile on her face, always caring about the next person, whether she knew them or not. Heaven's gain is Earth's loss. Mom, sister, daughter, friend, auntie, cousin, grandma we will miss you greatly, but we praise God that He forever has you in the palm of His hands. Visitation 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday, July 24, 2023 Serenity Funeral and Cremation Services 6202 Michigan Road Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Visitation 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Serenity Funeral and Cremation Services 6202 Michigan Road Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 pm Tuesday, July 25, 2023 St. Monica Catholic Church 6131 Michigan Rd Indianapolis, Indiana, United States 46228 Interment 1:20 pm Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Washington Park North Cemetery 2702 Kessler Blvd W. Drive Indianapolis, Indiana, United States