Olivia S De La Cruz

Olivia was born April 2, 1936, to Eudelio C. Salazar and Maria Gutierrez Salazar of Corpus Christi, Texas. She was one of three sisters- Suzanna, Olivia, and Sarah Salazar.

On August 31, 1957, she married her husband of 55 years, and they built a family of 5 children. Their home was filled with music, the sounds of children playing and the aromas of her authentic home cooked meals. Olivia lived her life simply and seemed happiest when she was caring for her children, her husband, and their home.

In later years, she experienced tragedy and grief, with the loss of 2 children and her husband, but she always maintained a kind and gentle spirit. Her greatest gifts were the gifts of faith, hope, and love she shared with all those who grew to know and love her.

Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Victor De La Cruz, Ruben De La Cruz Sr. (Andrea), Richard De La Cruz (Olga) and daughter, Lupita Lozano (Ray); her sister, Ms. Sarah Morales, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, and nieces.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Maria Salazar; father, Eudelio Salazar; husband, Manuel De La Cruz Sr.; son, Manuel De La Cruz Jr (surviving spouse, Betty); daughter, Maria Cruz (surviving spouse, Freddie) and a sister, Suzanna Barraza.

Pallbearers will be Freddie Cruz Jr, Manuel De La Cruz III, Ruben De La Cruz Jr., Lionel Trevino III, Jeremiah De La Cruz, Ralph Garcia and Ray Lozano Jr.

Special thanks to Well Med at Wooldridge staff, Legacy Home Health staff, Specialists for Health RN, Jennifer Galvan, and staff, Homecare Dimensions staff, Elara Care Nursing RN's, Brady Castillo and Adam Atlakson and Social Worker, Jesse Gomez , Chaplain Orson Kelley, Deacon Ron Martinez, Father Victor, daughter in law, Betty De La Cruz, granddaughter, Monique De La Garza and Funeraria del Angel Cheyenne staff.

A special thanks to niece, Griselda Salas.

Visitation will be held at Funeraria del Angel-Cheyenne, 549 Cheyenne St. on Monday, February, 28, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Holy Rosary at 7:00 pm that same evening. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1322 Comanche St., on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park. Fellowship to follow at Kelsy Memorial Methodist Church 1610 Comanche St./Crosstown Expressway.

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