Nereida "Lily" Diaz, age 64 of Defiance, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at The University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born on July 9, 1956 to Pedro and Felicita (Jimenez) Cruz in Cidra, Puerto Rico. Nereida was a member of Hebron Ministries Church, Defiance Eagles #372 and Defiance Moose Lodge #2094. She enjoyed doing puzzles and cooking. Her most cherished moments were spent with her family, whom she loved and adored. Nereida will be sadly missed by her loving husband of  44 years, Juan Diaz, Sr. of Defiance, her four daughters, Mercedes Cruz of Defiance, Jeanette Diaz of Cordova, TN, Angelica (Joaquin) Tovar of Napoleon, OH, and Marilyn (Marcus Sr.) Valle of Defiance, and her son, Juan (Annalicia) Diaz, Jr. of Defiance. She also leaves 14 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, her sisters, Maria (Matias) Cruz-Garcia of Archbold,OH, and Magdalena (Ruben) Pagan of Defiance, and four brothers, Joe (Christine) Cruz, Paul (Karen) Cruz, Ruben (Carmen) Cruz, and Manuel Cruz, all of Defiance. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Pedro Cruz, nephew, James Cruz, and one grandchild. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Hebron Ministries in Defiance. A funeral service to celebrate her life will follow at 11:00 am at the church, with Pastor Vincent Cantu officiating. Burial will follow the service at Riverview Memory Gardens. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.

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