Dolores Cruz, Conocida como Mercedes Viuda de Orellana de 95 años, fue recibida en los brazos por el señor Jesucristo el martes 10 de marzo de 2026, en su hogar, rodeada de sus seres queridos.
Nació en Honduras el 18 de junio de 1930, hija de Ubence Calix Cubas y Dolores Cruz Cabañas En 1949 se casó con Gonzalo Orellana, quien la precedió en la muerte en 1972.
Dolores fue el ejemplo de una mujer de Proverbios 31, una esposa, madre, hermana y abuela virtuosa para su familia. Vivió y enseñó a su familia a esforzarse por lo mejor de Dios, sirviendo a los demás como Él nos ha llamado a hacerlo. No hay duda de que escuchó a su Salvador decir:“Bien hecho, sierva buena y fiel.”
Dolores disfrutaba cantar, cuidar su jardín y pasar tiempo contemplando la creación de Dios observando aves. Asistía a la Iglesia Vino Nuevo .
Le sobreviven sus hijos:Hector Gonzalo Orellana, Reina Elizabeth Orellana, José Daniel Orellana, Milgian Perez Orellana, Luis Francisco Orellana, Elsy Yolani Orellana, Wilmer Daniel Orellana además de muchos nietos y bisnietos.
Dolores fue precedida en la muerte por sus padres e hija Rosa Emilia Orellana así como por varios hermanos y hermanas.
La velación se llevará a cabo el sábado 14 de marzo de 2026, de 1:00 a 3:00 p. m., en Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563. Oracion y Agradecimiento Dirigido por el pastor Renan Hernandez de la Iglesia Casa de Dios.
Dolores “Mercedes” Cruz, 95, was ushered into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in Honduras on June 18, 1930, and was the daughter of Ubence Calix Cubas and Dolores (Cabañas) Cruz. In 1949, she married Gonzalo Orellana, who preceded her in death in 1972.
Dolores was the pinnacle of a Proverbs 31 woman, a virtuous wife, mother, sister, and grandmother to her family. She lived and taught her family how to strive after God’s best, serving others as He has called us to do. There is no doubt that she heard her Savior say, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
Dolores enjoyed singing, gardening, and spending time with God’s creation through birdwatching. She attended New Wine Church in Nappanee.
She is survived by her children: Gonzalo (Lucila) Orellana, Milgian Perez, Elsy (Renan) Orellana, Luis (Dominga) Francisco Orellana, Daniel (Kenia) Orellana, Reina Elizabeth (Reinaldo) Orellana, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Dolores is preceded in death by her parents as well as several brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 1-3 pm at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563. Funeral services will immediately follow with Renan Hernandez officiating.
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