Florence M. Cruz, 72, entered eternal rest Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Luna Care Group Home in Tucson, AZ. She was born in Cimarron, NM on July 29, 1948 to Filiberto Arellano and Fedilina Vargas. She was the youngest daughter of a large family which included four sisters and two brothers.

She married Joe Cruz Jr. on June 4, 1966 in Cimarron, NM. Joe passed away on Nov. 27, 2020; they were married for fifty-four years. They had one daughter, Angela (Jimmy) and one son, Billy (Cynthia). They had six grandchildren, Kevin (Issai), Patrick Jr., Jesse (Jessica), Jaime (Genevieve), Desiree (Angel), and Matthew (Arisela); seven great grandchildren, Isabella, Ezmia, Marques, Elexis, Sophia, Azzi, and Xavier. She is survived by her sister, Beatrice; brother, Frank (Mary) and Fred (Diane); also numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Joe, great grandson, Baby Lorenzo; sisters, Jane, Lily and Stella.  

She was a wonderful mother, sister, daughter, grandmother. She was such a strong woman. She lived through pain but never once complained. When asked she would simply say. “I’m fine”. She loved her TV shows, Days of Our Lives, Kelly and Ryan, Judge Judy and when it came to the weekends, it was Hallmark channel all day. She also enjoyed AZ sports; but most of all family gatherings was truly her favorite time. She was loved by many and touched many lives throughout the years. She will be truly missed.  

Visitation will be Tuesday, July 13 from 5-6pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the prayer vigil and holy rosary being recited by John Prejean to commence at 6pm. The funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 14 at 9:30am at St. Francis Newman Center with Father Bartholomew Ezenwelem officiating. Concluding service cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Inurnment will take place at St. Vincent Catholic Cemetery where both husband and wife will be laid to rest.  Pallbearers are Patrick Cisneros Jr., Kevin and Jesse Cruz, Jaime Cisneros, Matthew Tracy, and Angel Alarcon.  

Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.