Laura Franco Cruz

Laura was born in San Saba, TX to Nicolas and Sixta Esquivel, on July 3, 1926. Laura worked for San Angelo State School for approximately 18 years. She retired to end up working with Mosaic for the last twelve or so years. She loved all her consumers whom she helped take care of. She married John G. Cruz on December 25, 1943. They were married 54 years when her spouse passed away.

She was preceded in death by her spouse, John G. Cruz, her son John Cruz, Jr. and her parents and other loved ones.

She is survived by her daughters, Eudelia Cruz Gamez, Debbie Cruz Lozano and husband Maurice “Kikie”, grandchildren; Jason Gamez and wife Martha, Erik Gamez and wife Tara, Jessica L. Cruz and Kobe D. Lozano. Great-grandchildren include Devan, Ethan, and Maci Gamez. Other survivors include her daughter in law Carol Cruz, her brother Louis Esquivel and sisters; Melilia Pena of San Angelo, Juanita Lopez and Victoria Fernandez both of Abilene, TX. She had many special nieces and nephews. Special thanks to April Borjas, Steven Leal and all the Mosaic staff.

A prayer service will be held Monday, May 31, 2010 at 7:00 PM at Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Centro Cristiano Emanuel, 2100 S. Hill at 10:00AM with Minister Abel Luna officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home

Pallbearers will be: Jason and Erik Gamez, Edward Lopez and Joe Louis Lopez, Victor Alvarado and Eddie Reina. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Family and friends may sign the online register book at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com.

God created mothers;

For He knew there had to be,

A very special person who could guide our family.

You were someone we could talk to;

That no one can replace.

You were someone we could laugh with;

‘Til tears ran down our face.

Your were someone we could turn to;

When we needed a helping hand.

You were someone we could count on;

To advise and understand.

You were someone we thought more of;

As each year came to an end.

You were our dearest mother;

And also our dearest friend.

Thank you for the memories;

That are yours and ours alone;

For they recall so many special moments;

That you and we have known.

Love you Mom, Debbie & Eudelia