Naa'Irah Celeste Anzo- De La Roca

Naa'Irah Celeste Anzo-De La Roca passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents, Johanna Anzo and Julio De La Roca, on August 2, 2026. Born on May 29, 2024, Naa'Irah filled her two beautiful years of life with more love, courage, strength, and determination that could ever be measured.

Naa'Irah, our tiny but the MOST MIGHTY Warrior, will be remembered for always smiling throughout everything she endured. She fought to live her amazing life for 2 years, 3 months and 4 days. She persevered against many odds. Her doctors did not think she would survive many of the challenges she faced, including but not limited to: at least two separate instances of organ failure and severe septic shock, which she recovered from remarkably well. She endured a total of over 20 surgeries, countless X-rays, MRIs and CT scans. The PICU doctors said that our Naa'Irah was not in their medical textbooks.

Naa'Irah's life was so much more than the battles she fought. She was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, niece, and cousin. She knew the comfort of Daddy and Mommy's arms, and that she was surrounded by love every single day of her life.

Naa’Irah went to heaven on her own terms, knowing that Daddy and Mommy did everything they could with what they were given. Daddy and Mommy will forever miss our brave, courageous, sassy, gorgeous Naa'irah, with her brilliant smile that lit up our hearts and any room-Our Shooting Star.

Diosito le susurro la oído "Bebita, corazón mío te siento muy cansada mi chiquita. Ya has luchado con todo lo que tienes. Sí sientes que ya estás lista vente conmigo. Tus queridos papitos quieren que descanses. Te quieren tanto y entiende que ya es tiempo de dejarte volar libre de todo. Saben que conmigo ya no tendrás dolor, ni necesidad de tanto medicamento y podrás respirar libremente. Tu corazón latira sin presiones altas a las que ya estabas acostumbrado. Podrás ser la niña mas feliz y jugetona correras y brincaras. Así como tus papitos siempre quisieron que viviras libre de cual quiere atadura.

Tus papitos te amarán para siempre. Vente conmigo que aquí los esperamos junto a tus seres queridos. Hija mía dame tus brazitos. Yo te voy a dar aposento en mi regazo.

With hearts full of love, family and friends are invited to gather to remember Naa’irah, and celebrate the beautiful light she brought into our lives on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, at Andrew J. McGann Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60655

Purple was Naa’irah’s favorite color, and her heart was as bright and beautiful as every rainbow. In her honor, loved ones are invited to wear pastel or bright colors as we celebrate the joy, love, and light she brought into all of our lives.

Come as you are, wear a little color, and help us celebrate our beautiful angel, Naa’irah. 💜🌈