Carmen Cruz

Maria del Carmen Cruz, mejor conocida como Carmen, fue una mujer llena de vida, alegría y fortaleza. Siempre puso a su familia por delante y a todo aquel que lo necesitara. Le encantaba cocinar, bailar y cantar con mariachi. Sus nietos fueron su más grande amor y orgullo. A causa de sus enfermedades no le fue posible disfrutar de las cosas que mas le agradaban en sus últimos años de vida, pero aun así se mantenía alegre y gozaba todo momento en compañía de su familia. Le sobreviven sus hijos Lilian, Miriam y Juan; nietos Claire, Colin, Mariana, Victoria y Lucas; hermanos Victor, Juan, Eduardo y Ramon; y demás familia. Su hermana Beatriz y hermano Marco Antonio fallecieron con anterioridad. Su velorio se llevará a cabo el 28 de enero de 2 pm a 10 pm, con un servicio conmemorativo a las 6 pm, en la Funeraria del Angel. En honor a su memoria y en lugar de obsequios de flores, favor de considerar una donación a PKD Foundation en https://support.pkdcure.org/give/319374/#!/donation/checkout Maria Del Carmen Cruz, 73, better known as Carmen, was full of life, happiness, and fortitude. She always put family first and offered a helping hand to everyone that needed it. She loved to cook, dance, and especially to sing accompanied by a mariachi. Her grandchildren were her greatest love and her pride and joy. Due to various illnesses, she was unable to take pleasure in all the things that brought her joy during her last few years, but she remained full of life and enjoyed every moment spent in her family’s company. Carmen is survived by her children Lilian, Miriam, and Juan; grandchildren Claire, Colin, Mariana, Victoria, and Lucas; brothers Victor, Juan, Eduardo, and Ramon; and various extended family. She is preceded in death by her sister Beatriz and brother Marco Antonio. A wake will be held on January 28th from 2 pm to 10 pm, with a memorial service at 6 pm, at del Angel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her honor can be made to the PKD Foundation at https://support.pkdcure.org/give/319374/#!/donation/checkout. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Funeraria Del Angel Buena Vista, 125 McDavitt Blvd., Brownsville, Tx., 956-541-5400, Dignity Memorial Provider.