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Graciela Cruz went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2024, with her loving family by her side after a long battle with cancer. “Gracie” was born May 9, 1969 to Benito Cruz and Evangelina Cadena.
Gracie has so many loved ones. She was loved by so many. It was never a dull moment with her. She is going to be truly missed by so many.
Gracie was preceded in death by long time boyfriend, Richard Hernandez, her loving daughter, Adriana Cruz, brother, Benito Cruz, and sister, Rosa Zapata.
Gracie is survived by her son Isreal Cruz, daughter-in-law, Rosy Rodarte, her grandchildren, Isiah Cruz, Jahzel Cruz, Julissa Cruz, Josiah Cruz, Hailey Rodarte and Anaveah Payne, her beloved siblings, Olga Zapata, Felix Zapata, Maria Alverado, Evangelina Mata, Maria Garcia, Francisco Cruz and Daniel Cruz, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her family wants to give a special thanks to Gentiva Hospice, nurses: Darlene, Falisha, Stephanie and Samantha, Rosy Rodarte, Connie Martinez, Adelaida Martinez, and every family member who helped care for her.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 5:00-7:00pm at Harper Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at New Hope Bible Church, in San Angelo, on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 10:00am. The family is asking guest to wear any bright attire.
Pallbearers for the service will be: Isiah Cruz, Ryan Hernandez, Joe Hernandez, Benny Cruz, Anthony Hernandez, and Sergio Hernandez.