Obituary of Sharon De La Osa Cruz

DE LA OSA CRUZ, Sharon K. (Burke) Born July, 21, 1946, daughter of the late Daniel and Waneta (Hamblin) Burke and came to be at peace with her Lord God on April 28, 2016, at home surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Ernesto; along with her sisters; Kathleen (Ronald) Orr & family, Eunice (William) Hagios & family, Lois Philips & family, and Billie Burke; children, Steven (Lisa) & children, Marcos & Liam; Anita (Patrick) Lentz & children, Zachary, Devon, & Shawn; David and his son Bryce, with a host of nieces and nephews. After retiring from nursing at St. Joseph's Hospital, she opened her own certified daycare, Nana's Place. She had a passion for nurturing children and proudly ran her business to serve area families. Sharon loved to cook for her family; she was famous for her pies and Christmas cookies. Gifts were always something she sewed or knit herself, be it a quilt, a sweater, or a pair of socks. Her children and grandchildren were always the focus of her attention. From school to intercollegiate athletics, she traveled the Northeast to support them. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira, on Wednesday, May 4th, from 3 to 5 pm. Her funeral service will follow at 5 pm. "Let me win. If I cannot, let me be brave in my attempt." The family offers special thanks to Helen Vincent, Tom & Peggy Percebali, Roger & Pat Pollen. Those wishing may make a charitable donation in Sharon's name to the Special Olympics NY, 1 Grove St., Ste. 216, Pittsford, NY 14534.