Amalia Baez "Yaya", born May 9, 1938, of Vineland went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. Amalia was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved to pray, read her bible, and cook. She truly enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren. Her battle with cancer demonstrated her continuous strength. Despite her pain she continued to push forward and stayed strong until the end.

Amalia was predeceased by her beloved husband of sixty-two years, Ramon Baez, two sons, Eric Baez of Vineland, Euclides Baez of Puerto Rico and a daughter. She is survived by her eight children Synder Baez (Evelyn) of Millville, Maribel Aviles (Nelson) of Vineland, Ingi Bolorin (Jose) of Pennsauken, Jacqueline Baez (Heriberto) of Puerto Rico, Irvin Baez (Penelope) of Phillipsburg, Ivan Baez, Claribeth Baez (Eugenio) of Vineland, Rosana Rolan (Angel) of Puerto Rico and Miriam Baez (Daughter in law) of Vineland, forty-two grandchildren, fifty-nine great grandchildren and many great great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters and brother, Noelia Bernard of Vineland, Irma Ocasio of Vineland, Nilsa Ocasio of Puerto Rico and Samuel Ocasio of Puerto Rico.

Amalia will be greatly missed but never forgotten by her family and friends.

Family and friends will be welcomed on Wednesday, December 20,2023, from 10:00 - 11:00 am at Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, 1024 E. Landis Ave. Vineland, NJ. The funeral service will begin at 11:00. Following services, Amalia will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery, 741 E. Walnut Rd. Vineland, NJ.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.wbfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are in the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.