Evelyn R. Cruz

Evelyn was born in Needles CA on September 30, 1932 to her parents Anna Luisa and Pedro Rodriguez.

Evelyn was the fourth of eight children.

She graduated from Needles High School.

On July 15th 1955 she was married to Robert L. Cruz they lived in Barstow ca where they raised four children.

In her youth Evelyn enjoyed playing city league softball as a first baseman.

But nothing gave her more joy than being a Wife, Mother, Nana and Great grand Nana.

Evelyn will be remembered by her Children,Grandchildren Greatgrand Children.

Children: Robert Cruz Jr Barstow, Gilbert Cruz Helendale, Denise(Cruz)and her Husband Porfie Chavez Barstow and Richard Cruz Barstow.

Grandchildren: Gabriel and Jessica Cruz from Arizona, Daniel and Mandy Cruz from Nevada Brittany Cruz, Steffin Cruz, Brett Cruz from Temecula Ca and Alexandria Cruz from South Carolina.

Greatgrand Children: Jacob Cruz Arizona, Cain Cruz and Julietta Cruz both from Nevada.

Evelyn will proceed in death with her husband Robert L Cruz Sr her parents Anna Luisa and Pedro Rodriguez,

Five brothers George Aguilar, Robert Flores, Pedro Rodriguez Jr, Armando (Sonny) Rodriguez and John (Artie) Rodriguez

Sister Eloisa Luna.

On August 31 2023 Relatives and Friends are invited to the Rosary and Mass starting at 10 am at St Joseph Catholic Church.

Burial for Evelyn follows at 12 noon at Mtn View Cemetery.

There will be a Reception at Noonan Hall.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.meadcares.com for the Cruz family.

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