Welcome to Ponce de Leon & Beyond!
Our story is one of courage, perseverance, and the enduring bonds of family. In 1962, Felipe and Isabel Ponce de Leon made the brave decision to leave their beloved Cuba with their three young daughters, carrying little more than their hopes and dreams for a better future. Like many Cuban families of their time, they faced the heartbreak of leaving behind their home, extended family, and the only life they had known – all in pursuit of freedom and opportunity for their children.
Today, our family tree has grown and flourished, spreading new roots while keeping our Cuban heritage alive. Through this website, we preserve the remarkable journey that brought us here and celebrate the generations that have followed. Here you'll find our family's stories, from Felipe and Isabel's early life in Cuba to our present-day celebrations, along with treasured recipes, photographs, and memories that connect us to our past.
This digital space serves as both an archive of our history and a living chronicle of our family's continuing story. Whether you're a Ponce de Leon seeking to learn more about your roots, a family member sharing updates about recent celebrations, or a younger generation discovering your heritage, this site is your gateway to our family's legacy.
We invite you to explore our history, contribute your own stories, and help us maintain the strong bonds that Felipe and Isabel worked so hard to preserve. As they often reminded us, "La familia es la familia" – family is family – and distance, time, and circumstances can never break those precious ties.
¡Bienvenidos a nuestra familia!