Paula "Crucita" Pagan-Del Valle of Orlando passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2009 to be home with her Lord and Savior. She was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico to Odelia Rodriguez and Norberto Del Valle. Together with her husband Miguel Pagan, she moved to Orlando in 1989. Crucita was active in her Church ministries and served the Lord passionately. She is survived by her sister, Penny Orozco and brothers, Otilio "Tito" Del Valle and Julio "Juyo" Del Valle. She is also survived by four sons, Michael, Angel Ivan, John and Luis Pagan who will always hold her memory deeply in their hearts. Crucita was blessed with eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Crucita's visitation will be held from 3:00-9:00 PM with her service to be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 in the Chapel of Newcomer Funeral Home, 895 S. Goldenrod Road, Orlando. A private interment will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Hospice of the Comforter, 605 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.