Vanesa A. Almanza Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Vanesa A. Almanza of Ottawa, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Vanesa left this world on April 1, 2026 at the age of 50, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vanesa A. Almanza to show support.
She was predeceased by: her father Russell Johnson; and her stepfather Thomas Morris Sr.. She is survived by: her mother Lila Morris; her children, Carlos Almanza (Chrystal) and Cynthia Gordon (Wesley); her grandchildren, Wyn Gordon, Dayana Gordon and Cash Thomas Allen Almanza; her siblings, Bruce Johnson (Jamie), John Johnson (Burgundy) and Stephanie Cates; and her close friend Coy Shaw. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her family. For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at http://www.fredcdames.com., where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
