Adalina Diaz Obituary (1936

Springfield - Adalina Diaz, 86, was called by God to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She passed away at home, due to natural causes. Adalina was born in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, on May 23rd, 1936, to her parents Monserrate Diaz and Gertrudes Diaz. Adalina was predeceased by her Parents and her Loving Husband: Manuel Perez as well as her Seven siblings. Adalina was raised in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico and Hato Rey, Puerto Riico. She had a happy childhood alongside her parents, Three brothers and Four sisters. Adalina moved to Cleveland, Ohio as a young woman, where she married her husband Manuel Perez on September 22, 1957. They had 3 children together which she lovingly raised in Puerto Rico, as a stay at home mother. In 1986, Adalina and Manuel moved to Springfield, MA to be closer to their daughter, Maritza, and help in the raising of their grandchildren. Throughout her life Adalina was passionate about God and volunteered at her local church in many roles over the years including Sunday school teacher, treasurer, and worship leader. Always wanting to keep her mind sharp, her favorite hobby was doing word searches in her old age. If only one word could be used to describe Adalina, that word would be LOVE. She was a selfless and exemplary daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Adalina was known as a faith filled woman who loved Jesus and others as herself. A true pillar of faith in her family. She was a missionary and prayer warrior at heart, sharing the love and gospel of Jesus Christ everywhere she went. Passionate about prayer, she prayed for her family and those in need for hours every night. She enjoyed a beautiful relationship with God and truly walked with him daily. An avid reader of the Bible, she memorized much of scripture, sharing and encouraging others. The book of Psalms was a special treasurer to her, especially Psalms 23 and 91. Adalina was a shining light of love, affection, support, compassion, grace and wisdom. She deeply loved and cherished her family and was always there for them in good times and bad. Her prayers and unconditional love uplifted in tough times! Adalina put others above herself and was very selfless and giving. Every year, she saved up what little she had to make sure every family member received a Christmas present. She sponsored children in poverty and provided a mothers love to anyone in need. Adalina leaves a legacy of love and faith. Adalina was very much loved and she will be missed. Adalina leaves to cherish her memories her Children: Maritza Maldonado, Jorge Joel Perez-Diaz, Jose Manuel Perez-Diaz, her Grandchildren: Zairy Major, Richard Maldonado, Diego Perez, Jorge Joel Perez-Laham, Jorge Gabriel Perez-Laham, Jorge Emanuel Perez-Laham, Maria Angelica Perez-Laham, her Great Grandchildren: Shawn Major and Aryanna Major, and a host of family and friends. Her funeral services will take place in Puerto Rico. Visiting hours will be Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 9:00 AM until 8:00 PM, at Ehret, Inc Funeral Home, Urb Antonsanti, 4 Calle Brema San Juan, PR 00927. Burial will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 1:15 PM in El Senorial Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Carr. 176 Km 6.2, Cupey Alto, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00936. For online condolences please visit www.puertadelcielo.com. Flowers can be ordered through https://www.bellaflorinc.com and sent to Ehret Inc Funeral Home in P.R.