Maria Minerva Cruz, 84, of Harlingen, TX, was called to rest by our Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2020. She was born March 30, 1935 in San Benito, TX, to Manuel and Anita Olvera and was raised by Guadalupe Rodriguez (“Ma Lupita”) after the untimely death of her mother. She married Celedonio Cruz Jr in 1951 and together they raised 4 children. She absolutely loved crafts including sewing and gardening. She always had a craft project or two or three in the works and never did a plant go unwatered or unattended. She also had a love for music and dancing and it wasn’t uncommon for the music to be on while she cared for her garden. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and daughter and she will be extremely missed. Although her family is sad that she is no longer with us they find comfort in knowing she is surrounded by a peaceful and wonderful heavenly garden she will enjoy for eternity.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Anita Olvera; her brothers, Jose Maria Olvera, Raul Olvera and Manuel Olvera; Celedonio Cruz Jr.; eldest son, Celedonio Cruz III (Delia).
She is survived by her children, Beatrice Pruneda (Joe), Carlos Cruz, Armando Cruz (Terri); her brother, Genaro Olvera of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Ivradel Hinds (Carl), Venessa Cruz, Celina Casares, Brandon Cruz (Valerie), Joshua Cruz (Stephanie), Bryan Cruz, Jonathan Cruz; great grandchildren, Alejandro Casares, Yzabella Casares, Julian Casares and Adrian Garza; great great grandchild, Hanna Cruz.
Serving as pallbearers are, Carlos Cruz, Armando Cruz, Brandon Cruz, Joshua Cruz, Bryan Cruz and Jonathan Cruz.
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