Maria M. Cruz passed away on December 18, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born on August 8, 1934, to Jesus and Bonifacia Martinez.

Ms. Cruz is preceded in death by her parents and her children, Daniel Cruz Jr., Jesus Lara and Aida Cruz.

Ms. Curz is survived by her children, Rosana Torres, Alicia C. Saldivar, Martin Cruz, Amparo Cruz, Maria Elsa Cordova, Josefina Garcia, Sonia Cruz, and Jose Luis Lara. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 10:00a.m. at the Cristo Rey Cemetery.