She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Richard Cruz; granddaughter Patricia Marie Cruz; grandson Paul Mihleder, parents Angel and Sofia Sanchez; brothers Salvador, Alphonse, and Charles Sanchez; and sister Josephine Cortez. She is survived by sons Rudolph, Richard, and Robert Cruz; daughter Gloria Mihleder; grandson John Richard Mihleder; brother Armand Sanchez; sister Helen Almendarez, and many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Sunday, March 29 from 3-6 PM with rosary at 5 PM and Funeral Service will be on Monday, March 30 at 10 AM both at Earthman Bellaire Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.The family would like to thank Silverado Hospice for their care and affection in their time of need.