Yvette Cruz Pagán was born and raised in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. She resided in Perth Amboy until 2001, at which time her family moved to Orlando, Florida. She was a dedicated wife to Alexander Pagán Sr. and mother to Alexander Pagán Jr. She was a homemaker and active church member. She was a graduate of the Bible Institute of The Woodbridge Hispanic Christian College in New Jersey and most recently a member of Beautiful Church of Orlando. Throughout her years in New Jersey and Florida, she was a worship leader in the churches she attended. This included the worship group Shabach. In addition to her involvement in the worship ministry, she also was active in missions and the children's ministry. She was a part of mission's teams that traveled to the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua and Venezuela. Her heart for the Lord was prevalent in all that she did throughout her life.
Yvette is predeceased by her parents, Manuel and Ana Lydia Cruz and her brothers, Harry, Joseph, Samuel and her sister Frances.
She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Alexander, Sr., son Alexander Jr., brothers and sisters: Benjamin, Carmen, Daniel, Lillian and Sarita. Along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews she loved dearly.