All Obituaries

Joseph William Garcia, age 10, of Lawrence, earned his angel wings on December 4, 2019   Joseph was born on July 30, 2009, in Boston to his mother, Zulaika Garcia. Joseph was a happy, outgoing, energetic boy.  He loved to sing and dance, play video games, swim and play soccer.  He enjoyed eating pizza, tacos, rice and beans.  He loved Woody from Toy Story and playing with Dinosaurs. Joseph attended the Guilmette Elementary School, where he...

Mr. Edward Wesley Romano, age 62, of Lawrence, died on Monday, November 4, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving companion of Carol O’Connor. Edward is survived by five children, Edward Romano & his wife Melissa, Angalee Romano & her wife Kelly, Wesley Romano, Samantha Armstrong & her husband Demetrius & Vincent Romano; Carol’s two children, Lisa O’Connor & her companion Scott Trentor & Christine O’Connor...

Ms. Enerolisa Jimenez, age 100, of Lawrence, died on Monday, October 7, 2019, at the Mary Immaculate Nursing Home in Lawrence, surrounded by her loving family.   Relatives & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 4 - 7 p.m. Enerolisa’s funeral will be held on TUESDAY, October 15, 2019 at the funeral home beginning at 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Lawrence. 

Mrs. Aurea Santos, age 73, of Methuen, died on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her home.  Relatives & friends are invited to attend visiting hours at the Diaz-Healy Funeral Home, 107 South Broadway, Lawrence on Monday, October 14, 2019 from 5 - 8 p.m. Aurea’s funeral will begin at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a burial at Elmwood Cemetery in Methuen. 

Alberto Jesus De La Cruz, age 22, of Nashua, New Hampshire, died on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was the loving son of Luz De La Cruz De Tavarez. Relatives & friends are invited to attend visiting hours at the Diaz-Healy Funeral Home, 107 South Broadway, Lawrence on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 3 - 6 p.m. Burial will take place in the Dominican Republic. 

Mrs. Antonia Mercedes (Borbon) Cruz, age 86, died on Monday, October 7, 2019 at her home in Lawrence.  Relatives & friends are invited to attend visiting hours at the Diaz-Healy Funeral Home, 107 South Broadway, Lawrence on Friday, October 11, 2019 from 5 - 8 p.m. Burial will take place at Cementerio Municipal in Santiago, Dominican Republic. 

Mrs. Bette (Mondalto) Ruth, age 82, of Lawrence, died on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Nevins Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Methuen. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Mondalto and Esther (Butcher) Majeste. A private graveside service will be held at Pine Grove Cemetery in Salem, New Hampshire on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 10 a.m. 

Mrs. Francisca Ceferino, age 87, of Lawrence, died on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Lawrence General Hospital.  Relatives & friends are invited to attend visiting hours at the Diaz-Healy Funeral Home, 107 South Broadway, Lawrence on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 5 - 8 p.m. Burial will take place at Cementerio Cristo Redentor in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. 

Mrs. Ybasia Ureña, age 61, of Lawrence, died on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Lawrence General Hospital. She was the wife of Olivo Gonzalez. In addition to her husband, Ybasia is survived by two children, Ramon Jose Ureña and Rosa Maria Ureña. Relatives & friends are invited to attend visiting hour at the Diaz-Healy Funeral Home, 107 South Broadway, Lawrence on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 5 - 8 p.m. Burial will take place at Cementerio Cristo...

Violeta M. Cueva, age 84, of Lawrence, died Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Royal Wood Mill Center in Lawrence.  At Violeta’s request, burial will take place in Cementerio Cristo Redentor in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.