Gracie is survived by her husband, Julian Ruiz; her children, Rachael (Lenard) Rounds of Chicago, IL, Mario Rodriguez Jr of Edinburg, TX; her parents, Pablo and Berta Cruz; her sisters Sylvia Cruz; Marylou (Roger) Salazar; Cynthia (Rudy) Acevedo; Brenda Jo (Luis) Balderaz; Irene (Amadeo) Sanchez; and her grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Gracie loved to cook, bake, and was the light and joy of her loved ones lives.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Funeraria Del Angel, Chapel of Remembrance in Mission from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with a memorial service at 11:00 am. Services are under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel of Mission.