Cheryl A. "Cookie" DeSouza (nee Kral) passed on August 31, 2026, at the age of 72. Beloved wife of Joseph for 50 years; devoted mother of Jaclyn Yoder (Kyle-deceased) and James (Caitlin); cherished nana of Magdalena, John, Bennett and Brynnlee; dear sister of Gary Kral (Diane), Alan Wyemura (Merle-deceased), Ronald Wyemura (deceased)(Kathy); caring aunt of Amy Bishop, Amanda Miller, Anne Zawacki and Alex Zawacki.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory are suggested to the Parma South Presbyterian Church or to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org
Funeral services 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Parma South Presbyterian Church, 6155 Pearl Rd., Parma Heights 44130. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH Interment All Saints Cemetery.
The family will receive friends FRIDAY 4-7 PM at the A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY RD., MIDDLEBURG HTS (WEST OF I-71)
