Cristina Landayan Banks was born on July 30, 1978, in Cabatuan Isabela, Philippines, born to Mr. Dante D Fernandez and Mrs. Celestina L Fernandez. Granddaughter of Gaudencio T Landayan, Luceria C Landayan, Gaudencio Fernandez, and Luisa S Fernandez. She earned her angel wings at 2:00 pm on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, Texas. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Cristina had touched in big way throughout her life.
She graduated at Nueva Ecija University with Science and Technology degree in 1999. In 2008, she met the love of her life, David E Banks, and they wed 2010, going on to have three children, Danzel C Banks, D’Angelo S Banks, and Dionathan F Banks. Cristina was a woman with many interests and talents. You could not keep her out of the kitchen with her love for cooking, fueling many delicious meals. Her green thumb kept her growing beautiful plants and flowers. She had a passion for making things. Her life was devoted to being a loving wife and mother to her three sons, three stepchildren and grandmother to her many grandchildren. Above all, her family was the most precious treasure surrounding her entire life.
Cristina is survived by her husband David E Banks; sons, Danzel C Banks, D’ Angelo S Banks and Nathan F Banks; brothers, Joel L Fernandez and Jimmy L Fernandez; sisters, Janneth L Fernandez and Daisy F Capua; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; Benjoelito F Capua, Aljohara A Fernandez, Jhaizelle G Fernandez, Ellie Martie T Fernandez and Gain Ford T Fernandez; stepchildren, David L Banks, Dashika L Banks and Domeniq A Fluker, goddaughter; Yamika Russlynn Elrod; daughter n law; Tonya Banks; grandchildren, Dahnmoray L Williams, Braylen D Banks, Jaylen A Banks, Jacob E Edmonds, Nalen Akeem Fluker and Caden A Banks; Godmother, Dorthy Rogers.
Cristina will be engraved into the hearts and souls of every person she ever encountered. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, and mother. She will be missed dearly and loved by all. Her memory will be live on for generations to come.
A recitation of the rosary for Cristina will be held Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 211 W Avenue B, Copperas Cove, Texas 76522. with a visitation to follow 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A funeral mass will occur Friday, May 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, 1001 Georgetown Rd, Copperas Cove, Texas 76522. An interment to follow will occur Friday, May 13, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 State Highway 195, Killeen, Texas 76542.
Family asks for everyone to wear face covering.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowerscopperascove.com for the Banks family.
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