Santia Cruz, 79, of New port Richey, Florida passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. Santia was born on July 13, 1942. Born in Maricao, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Margarita Garcia Soto and Estaban Matias Garcia.
Santia was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt with a heart of gold. She was also a devoted member of the Kingdom Hall for over forty years. At the age of 16, she met her husband and on March 2, 1963 they joined together in marriage. Together they had three children, thirteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Her memory will be cherished and kept alive by her husband of fifty eight years Jesus David Cruz; daughters: Maritza Cruz; Margarita Cruz; son: David Cruz; grandchildren: Kristine DeFelice; Karen Varcoe; Alain Mesa; Matthew Chanona; David Ryan Cruz ; Justin Chanona; Michael Cruz, Brandon Ramirez; Johnathon Cruz; Nicholas Jager; Kelsey Jager; Amanda Cruz; Kathleen Rivas; great grand children: Jay; Christian; Alanna; Matthew; Jesus; Elijah; Kylie; Isaiah; Amayah; Zoey; Gunnar; Ezekiel; brothers: Luis and Alejandro Matias; nephews: Luis and Wallexis Matias.
A visitation for Santia will be held Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Meadowlawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 4244 Madison Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652. A graveside service will occur Thursday, December 30, 2021 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US-1, Mims, FL 32754.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.northmeadowlawnfuneral.com for the Cruz family.
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