 The Alto Vista Church was deserted from 1816 and went into ruins and the old wooden cross went under possession of many priests.This cross which was at the original altar is now seen in the St. Anna church in Noord.However, Francisca, a school teacher in Aruba, with single-minded dedication proceeded to revive the historic church of Aruba by locating it amidst the ruins after she came across by chance a picture of St. Mary's with flowers.