Leonila C. Ledesma (nee Cruz) 79, of Hackensack passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Born in Marikina City, Philippines to the late Rosa and Augusto Cruz and came to the United States in 1999. Before retiring, Leonila was a school teacher in the Philippines. Devoted mother of Lani Ledesma, Francisco Ledesma, III and his wife Shirley and Leila Apolinario and her husband Paul. Dear sister of Norma, Teresita, Lorena, Roberto, Cecilia and the late Imelda and Noemi. Loving grandmother of nine grandchildren.

Funeral from Costa Memorial Home Boulevard and Central Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights on Friday, November 7th at 9 AM. Funeral Liturgy from St. Joseph's R.C. Church in Lodi at 10 AM. Entombment following at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, North Arlington. Visitation Wednesday, November 5th and Thursday, November 6th from 5 - 8 PM at the funeral home.