

Pilar was born in Hagerman, New Mexico on November 20,1927 to Augustine Campos and Carolina Alvarado Campos.
She married Manuel Rios De La Cruz on January 22, 1949. They were married for 69 years.
She was a hard worker always taking pride in doing her best. Serving and organizing for Templo Buenas Nuevas, Pastor Rosario and Bette Hill was one of her most loved activities.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Manuel Rios De La Cruz; son, Frank De La Cruz; sons in law, Fernando Araiza, Fernando Buendia; and grandson, Christopher De La Cruz.
She is survived by her son, Ray De La Cruz and his 2 children; daughters, Oralia Buendia and her 3 children, Tillie Araiza and her 2 children. As well as her son Frank’s 2 daughters; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and great great great grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Hospice Care for providing comfort to our mom and for being a source of strength and comfort in the challenging moments. You were truly a gift from God. We would also like to thank (niece) Patti Rios Foster for your loving care on her final days. Your tender care of mom meant the world to us.
A visitation for Pilar will be held Friday, August 2, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Odessa Funeral Home, 1700 N Jackson Ave, Odessa, Texas 79761. A funeral service will occur Friday, August 2, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, 1700 N Jackson Ave, Odessa, Texas 79761. A burial will occur Friday, August 2, 2024 at 2:15 PM at Ector County Cemetery, 300 S Dixie Blvd, Odessa, Texas 79761.
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