Born in Englewood, Perez was raised in Mexico before moving back to Englewood and settling in Stanhope, her obituary says.
Perez enjoyed cooking and was well-known for her artistic abilities.
“She was a true artist and had the ability to recreate paintings simply by sight,” reads her memorial.
More than $12,700 had been raised on GoFundMe as of Friday for Perez’s funeral expenses.
Perez leaves behind her mother, Martina Perez Aparisio; her father, Isaias Ponce Torres; siblings, Isaias Ponce Perez, Jr. and Genesis Ponce Perez, as well as numerous extended family members and close friends.
Perez’s visitation was held Monday, Feb. 7 at Morgan Funeral Home on Main Street in Netcong.
“Annahy was warm and loving,” reads a tribute on her memorial. “She brought sunshine into everyone's life. There are tears now but I know there will be smiles as we remember Annahy.”
Click here to view/donate to ‘Annahy’s Funeral’ on GoFundMe.
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