Mary Noriega Cruz, 81, of Phoenix, AZ was called home on January 8, 2019. She was born in Tempe, AZ on November 13, 1937. She was a beloved and dedicated Mother, Nana and Sister. She loved crocheting, painting, visits to the casino and spending time with all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She excelled in the banking industry earning her title as VP of Operations in Banking. Survivors include daughters; Rosemary Tellez, Margaret Cruz, Carolyn Tuttle, and Elizabeth Cruz, sons; Candelario J. Cruz Jr and Edward Cruz, sisters; Angie Moreno, Victoria Escalante, brothers; Phil Noriega, Tony Noriega, Harold Noriega, 16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. All services held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at St. Louis the King Catholic Church 4331 W Maryland Ave, Glendale, AZ with visitation from 9am to 9:30am, rosary 9:30am to 10am, funeral mass 10am to 11am, interment following mass services at West Resthaven Cemetery 6450 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ. “I’ve got a date with your Dad”.
