Angela "Lilia" Dela Cruz was born March 1, 1937, in Mangaldan, Pangasinan Philippines. She is the 3rd child among the 5 siblings. She met Geronimo Dela Cruz in Provincial office of the Governor telecommunication in Lingayen Pangasinan in 1960, and later married in August 1963. Together, they had 7 children: 4 girls and 3 boys, respectively.
Angela is pure hearted and generous. When she immigrated to the United States in 1996 she continued to do her charitable works and provided numerous scholarships to families in needs.
Angela completed her Bachelor's degree at Centro Escolar University of Manila. Throughout her life, she found joy in ballroom dancing, singing, and spending time with her family. She was a great cook, a caring mother, and cherished the loving presence of her 19 grandchildren. As faithful servants to our lord, she and Geronimo were devout parish members of St. Catherine of Alexandria, where she was also a member of the Filipino Ministry. Angela have an uncanny ability to reach people in deep and positive way.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to England Family Mortuary, Inc.