Blanca R. Bonilla of Cedar Grove, N.J. passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family, she was 100 years old.
She emigrated to the U.S. in 1975 residing in Newark and Kearny, N.J. before settling in Cedar Grove. Even though she worked hard as a self-employed seamstress, Blanca enjoyed every moment to the fullest and helped raise many children in the family. She enjoyed traveling, sangria, and always led an active life. She touched many lives with her generosity and passion for life. Blanca authentically and wholeheartedly treated everyone like family.
Predeceased by her parents, husband, Carlos Bonilla and son, Julio Bonilla, she will be forever remembered and cherished by her children, Carlos Bonilla and his wife, Elsa, Barbara Bonilla and her husband, Guillermo and Blanca Cobo and her husband, Hector. Additional survivors include grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Friday, April 21, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. with a Catholic Prayer Service to be offered at 12:30 p.m. at Shook''s Cedar Grove Funeral Home, 486 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, N. Arlington, N.J. Memories and condolences may be shared at shookscedargrove.com.