Last rites for Gabriella Elizabeth De La Cruz

****Maspons Funeral Home 7895 SW 40th Street Miami, FL 33155 3pm-12am on Saturday February 17, 2024****

Hey all, I find myself at this juncture speechless and needing assistance. This past weekend Gabi was found dead. A shock to us all and an unfortunately the medical examiner does not have a conclusive cause of death to be able to share with you. As you know if you know me, I'm financially unprepared for this kind of loss and so I humbly ask that if you are able to donate to us in order to give her the last rites she seemed to have always wanted. We, my sister, father, and I, thank you from the bottom of our broken hearts. I cannot describe the length of our gratitude with any help that can be provided during this intense loss and emotional duress. My sister was so full of light and never even knew. Despite her funny and affectionate disposition, funky but endearing attitude, she was plagued so deeply by an immense loneliness and uncertainty that can only be likened to that of an abandoned child in a storybook setting of rain, and destitution; a young, impressionable spirit in need of validation and a chance to give and receive love safely who often felt denied. For me, these were the innermost insecurities that she had to fight to reconcile. Well intentioned but misguided, she tried to "fake it til you make it" but I feel as though she lost hope and left only with these demons after a series of circumstantial blows, she eventually succumbed to whatever illness she was hiding/avoiding. Gabi neglected her health, she claimed largely due to not having the means or sufficient insurance, but also I am not dissuaded entirely from the searing thought that she knew in doing so, the state she felt trapped in would all end. I dont know that she ever believed she was deserving and consequently she often was unable to let herself recieve the good despite wanting the very thing. I apologize for the bit of grief striken rambling and speculation but I feel it only fair to share what I believe she struggled with if nothing more than to remind us all to love one another openly and abundantly and to be deliberate in our lives because it is such a delicate balance; fragile, contrary to how rough it can also be with us. R.I.P. my sweet baby, my talented, beautiful, Gabi, I'm not me without you so I know you're here regardless. I'm so saddened and feel so many mixed emotions right now. Most things in life change, and should, but there are a few constants, and my love for you is one of them. I hope you find peace and feel resolved and rest your weary little soul. I hope you and mom have that heavenly tequila shot together and hold each other tightly. One day it will be like Wu said and we will be "reunited" I love my crab foreverrrrrr!!! We will share details regarding memorial services as soon as we have them available. Again, I thank you all for allowing me to share my thoughts and my need at this time, especially in maybe a less formal fashion, and again, any help to assist us in accomplishing these rites for our little sister would be such a blessing and so appreciated.

With sadness, love and utmost sincerity,

Erica