Juliana Ponce De Leon

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Juliana Ponce De Leon, age 83, of Yonkers, died on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022. Juliana Ponce De Leon was born on January 9th, 1939, in Ollantaytambo, Peru to Peruvian parents (Benedicto Quispe and Luisa Carazaz). Juliana came to the United States in August of 1965 to have a better life and raise money to bring her family to the States. She first came to New York and worked two jobs as an Au Pair and Housekeeper. On July 8th, 1972, Juliana married her husband Juan Ponce De Leon whom she met while working in White Plains. They fell in love, bought a house, raised a family and grandchildren, and successfully accomplished the American dream. She was devoted to her work and was always referred to as a hard worker throughout her life. She was a beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.
Juliana devoted her life to being a devout Catholic and has been a role model for our family and all who knew her. She was very humble and never sought accolades for all that she accomplished. Juliana enjoyed being active and the outdoors. She would attend the local YMCA for physical activities such as water aerobics and senior activities. She would also attend events at her local church. Being a part of her religious community was important to her. She also had a passion for food and traveling. You could always count on her to travel to a warm, and exciting destination. She held her family dear and would do anything for them. She will always be remembered for the warmth she gave her family.
Juliana was predeceased by her parents (Benedicito Quispe and Luisa Carazaz), her brother Ramon Quispe and her sister Francisca Quispe. She is survived by her husband Juan Ponce De Leon, her sister, Irene Gonzales, her children Yvon Ponce De Leon, and John Ponce De Leon, and her son in law, Edward Real Sr. As well as her three grandchildren Yasmine Moreira, Elysia Real, and Edward Real Jr. She will also be survived by many nieces and nephews. She will forever be a light in our life and will forever be in our hearts.
Obituario de Juliana Ponce De Leon
Juliana Ponce De León, de 83 años, de Yonkers, falleció el miércoles 18 de mayo de 2022. Juliana Ponce De León nació el 9 de enero de 1939 en Ollantaytambo, Perú, de padres peruanos (Benedicto Quispe y Luisa Carazaz). Juliana vino a los Estados Unidos en agosto de 1965 para tener una vida mejor y recaudar dinero para traer a su familia a los Estados Unidos. Primero vino a Nueva York y trabajó en dos trabajos como Au Pair y Ama de llaves. El 8 de julio de 1972, Juliana se casó con su esposo Juan Ponce De Leon a quien conoció mientras trabajaba en White Plains. Se enamoraron, compraron una casa, formaron una familia y nietos, y lograron con éxito el sueño americano. Se dedicó a su trabajo y siempre se la refirió como una gran trabajadora a lo largo de su vida. Fue una amada madre, esposa, hermana, tía y abuela. La echaremos mucho de menos.
Juliana dedicó su vida a ser una católica devota y ha sido un modelo a seguir para nuestra familia y todos los que la conocieron. Era muy humilde y nunca buscó elogios por todo lo que logró.

Juliana disfrutaba estar activa y al aire libre. Ella asistiría a la YMCA local para actividades físicas como aeróbicos acuáticos y actividades para personas mayores. También asistía a eventos en su iglesia local. Ser parte de su comunidad religiosa era importante para ella. También tenía una pasión por la comida y los viajes. Siempre puedes contar con ella para viajar a un destino cálido y emocionante. Ella quería a su familia y haría cualquier cosa por ellos. Siempre será recordada por el calor que le dio a su familia.
Juliana falleció antes que sus padres (Benedicito Quispe y Luisa Carazaz), su hermano Ramón Quispe y su hermana Francisca Quispe. Le sobreviven su esposo Juan Ponce De León, su hermana Irene Gonzales, sus hijos Yvon Ponce De León y John Ponce De León, y su yerno, Edward Real Sr. Así como sus tres nietos Yasmine Moreira, Elysia Real y Edward Real Jr. También le sobreviven muchas sobrinas y sobrinos. Ella siempre será una luz en nuestra vida y siempre estará en nuestros corazones.

Sunday
22
May

Visitation at Funeral Home

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Sinatra Memorial Home, Inc.
499 Yonkers Ave.
Yonkers, New York, United States
Monday
23
May

Mass

10:00 am
Monday, May 23, 2022
St. Mary's Church
103 S. Broadway
Yonkers, New York, United States
Monday
23
May

Final Resting Place

11:15 am
Monday, May 23, 2022
St. Mary's Cemetery
Sprain Road
Yonkers, New York, United States
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