Dear Family and Friends,
It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of our beloved mother, Juana Velazquez Bonilla.
Juana was born on June 23, 1935, in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, to Anacleto Velazquez and Anastacia Garcia, and was raised alongside her five siblings. From her humble beginnings, she was raised with a strong faith, knowing that God in heaven is the creator of all things. On the evening of September 2, 2026, after faithfully completing the assignment God gave her at birth, He called her back home to His kingdom.
Mom believed that to succeed in life, one had to get a good education, work hard, and remain persistent—and she lived her life by those exact principles. In 1963, she made the courageous decision to move to Chicago seeking a better future for us all, later relocating to New York where she dedicated herself to working in the communications industry.
She was a great daughter, mother, sister, and friend. Mom was a true warrior of immense strength and character—a caretaker and provider who never complained.
We will all miss her dearly. Until we meet again, rest in peace, Mom. We love you.
A Visitation is to be held on Friday September 11, 2026 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, located at 1600 N. University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024.
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Jozette Rosa
September 15, 2026, 12:48 am
If you’re looking for words to describe the loss of your mom/grandmother, especially because she was both your grandmother and the woman who raised you, here is a heartfelt version:
Losing my grandmother—the woman I called Mom—has been one of the hardest things I have ever experienced. She was so much more than my grandmother; she was my mother, my protector, my teacher, and my home.
She helped shape the woman I am today. Everything she taught me, every sacrifice she made, and every ounce of love she gave me will forever live in my heart. She loved my children as if they were her own, and she was the matriarch who held our family together.
There is an emptiness in my heart that words cannot explain. I know the pain will take time, but I also know that her love will continue to guide me. I will carry her lessons, her strength, and her love with me every day.
Mom, I miss you more than words can say. Thank you for loving me, raising me, and making me the woman I am today. I am blessed to have had you, even though saying goodbye feels impossible.
You may no longer be here beside me, but you will forever be a part of me. Until we meet again, Mom. I love you with all my heart. ❤️🕊️