Hermelinda de la Cruz

October 28, 1946 – November 10, 2026

Linda de la Cruz was born on October 28, 1946, in Villa López, Chihuahua, Mexico, to her loving parents, Ofelia Rodriguez Trejo and Roberto Gerardo Saenz. She spent most of her life in El Paso, Texas, where she built her life, raised her family, and created lasting memories with those she loved.

Linda was a strong-willed woman with a generous heart. She was never one to turn away someone in need and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. She loved deeply, stood firmly in what she believed, and leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue through her family for generations.

Linda shared 37 beautiful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Tony de la Cruz. Together, they built a life filled with family, love, and memories that will forever be cherished.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Tony de la Cruz; her two loving daughters, Norma Gonzales and Gloria Banda; and her five stepchildren, Priscilla Martinez, Michelle de La Cruz, Carleen Convington, Jolleen Millner, and Tony de la Cruz Jr.

She was a proud grandmother to eight grandchildren: Christian, Natalia, Christabelle, Harrison, Allison, Robert Jr., Mia, and Viviana, who brought so much love and joy to her life.

She is also survived by her six brothers and her sister. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Robert Parker White, and one brother.

As we say goodbye to Linda, we find comfort in knowing that this is not the end. Our Christian faith reminds us that death is not goodbye, but a temporary separation. We find peace in imagining Linda being welcomed into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father and reunited with her beloved son, Robert, whom she can now hold once again.

Linda’s life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, and her love a legacy that will never fade. She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and always remembered by those whose lives she touched.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23

Until we meet again in Heaven, Mom. We love you forever.