Hospice Home.
Cruz was born on May 3, 1924, in Litchfield, Arizona. She was the oldest of nine children, three
siblings preceded her in death. Her family traveled to California in the summer of 1946, where
they settled in Fresno, California.
Cruz married the late Carmen C. Mendoza in 1956. They were married 43 years and had three
children, Cary (stillborn), Janet, and Danny. She is survived by Janet Mendoza of Fresno, Danny
Mendoza, and his wife, Katie of Grover Beach, California; two grandchildren, Kristopher
Mendoza of Golden, Colorado, and Taylor Mendoza Hobson and her husband, Robert of Grover
Beach; and one great-grandchild, Emery, as well as brothers, sisters, and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Cruz loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She especially cherished her time
with her sisters when making tamales at Christmastime. She loved watching Spanish TV
programs and cheering for the San Francisco Giants.
In honor of Cruz, donations can be sent to Nancy Hinds Hospice or practice random acts of
kindness to others.
Visitation - Sunday, May 22, 2022 - 3:00PM to 6:00PM in the Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns
and Blair Chapel at 836 East Nees Ave. Fresno, California, 93720.
Crypside Service will be - Monday, May 23, 2022- 10:00 AM At St. Peter's Catholic
Cemetery, 264 North Blythe Ave., Fresno, California, 93706.
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