Maria De la Cruz Memorial Fund

Our family has suffered the tragic loss of our beloved Grandmother "MAMA" who was a devoted mother to her sons, daughters, and grandchildren.

She was entirely devoted to our uncle Frankie for the past 52 years of her life attending to all his needs and daily care.

Frankie was the apple of her eye.  He was born in Dominican Republic and at 6 months old was diagnosed with meningitis and severe epilepsy.

When Frankie was very young, MAMA decided to come to the US in search of a cure and treatment, leaving behind her other 6 children.  

Today his challenges are many - Cerebral palsy, Intellectual disability, Nonverbal autism, and Epilepsy. Frankie requires full time assistance and is constrained to his bed or wheelchair.

MAMA was truly a strong woman having cared for and provided for all of Frankie’s needs on her own all of these years. 

Our sincerest hope at this time is to honor MAMA’s legacy and last wish of securing support for Frankie to receive ongoing care in the comfort of his home.  

Therefore, in lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to support the costs of Frankie's personsl care and needs. Our MAMA would have been deeply grateful!  

We are forever beholden for the support YOU, your FAMILY, and FRIENDS can provide....

Thank you and God Bless from the Gutierrez Almonte Family