Alena Bella Lawrence

Alena Bella Lawrence, age 12, of Jersey City, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 6, 2026.

Alena had a beautifully bubbly personality and a wonderful sense of humor. She loved telling jokes, laughing, and bringing joy to those around her. Talkative, bright, and full of life, Alena cherished time spent with her family and friends, and she especially loved her cat, Luna, and her dog, Rocky.

Alena enjoyed the simple, happy moments in life. She loved making bracelets, going to the beach and the park, swimming, riding her scooter, and watching classic television shows, especially I Love Lucy, The Jeffersons, and Sister, Sister. She also enjoyed playing vintage video games, including Mario and Pokémon. Some of her favorite treats were pizza, sushi, and milkshakes.

Alena is survived by her devoted parents, Mother Rebecca Lawrence and step-father Toland Wilford;  Father Linton Lawrence, who treasured her immensely; and by her loving grandparents, Doreen, Nancy Santiago, Sam Mattingly. She is also survived by her beloved aunts and uncles, Uneeda, Bryant, Danton, Kristine, Obie, Tina, Donna, Dennis, and Irma; her cousins, Anjali, Allen, Justin, and Kiarra; as well as many loving family members and dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Riotto Funeral Home & Cremation Company, 3205 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07306. (For GPS navigation, it is best to use the parking lot address: 14 Stagg Street).  Cremation will follow at Machpelah Cemetery, formerly known as Hudson Cemetery and Crematory, 5810 Tonnelle Ave., North Bergen, NJ.

"From the moment she was born, she was the joy of my life.  She way my guiding star; she made every day a great day.  She knew how to make me and others around us laugh, she was always joyful and very smart, and everyday I had with her was a blessing.  I will always cherish everyday I had with you, and I miss you and will always love you Bella." (Toland)