Elida "Cathy" Santa Cruz Mansilla, born on June 5, 1954, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 71. She was the loving mother of Blanca Ramos (Ramon) and William Santa Cruz (Nicole). Proud grandmother of Ramon Matthew Ramos, Juliana Rose Santa Cruz, Adelina Grace Santa Cruz and step grandmother of Logan Stevens and Cade Stevens. She leaves behind her companion of many years, Hugo Reyes. She will also be missed by the Montgomery family, Farwell family, Hunter family, Gille family and the Duncan family.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Gathering at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4401 7th St. Marrero, LA 70072, on Thursday January 22, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM followed by a Memorial Mass. Interment will follow in All Saints Mausoleum located in Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans. The family would also like to extend an invitation to a gathering after the services at Blanca’s home, 4912 Blanca Ct. Marrero, LA 70072.
