Cecilia de la Cruz

CECILIA MOJICA DE LA CRUZ NOVEMBER 21,1924 - JANUARY 20,2012 Caring and loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother, Cecilia passed away in her home in Riverside with family in attendance. Cecilia was born in Oxnard, Ca. but grew up in San Miguel el Alto, Jalisco, Mexico with her parents and siblings. After the death of her father, she lived in Guadalajara, Jalisco with her mother, two sisters, and brother. Cecilia married her husband of 58 years, Ralph S., in 1953. They lived shortly in Stockton, Ca. but settled in Riverside in 1958. She dedicated her life to raising her family. She was a non-stop force of nature. Cecilia was always working all day long preparing great meals, gardening, babysitting, care-giving her husband, chauffeuring, remodeling, and volunteering. She was a devout Catholic at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Cecilia is survived by her husband, her five children, Elba, Raphael, Carlos, Nanette, Yvette, and their respective spouses. She will be adorably remembered by 13 grand children, 11 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson. Wed. Jan. 25 Acheson & Graham Mortuary, 7944 Magnolia Ave 5-8pm Visitation 6:30pm Rosary Thurs. Jan. 26 St. Thomas Church, 9136 Magnolia Ave. 10:00 a.m. Mass Burial immediately following at Olivewood Cemetery