Isabel was born on February 21st, 1950 in Los Angeles, California and grew up in Compton, California. She was raised alongside her 9 siblings by their parents Frank and Manuela Cruz. As the oldest of 10 children she discovered at a young age a desire to work and be independent. She was ambitious and hard working. Isabel was also fun loving and enjoyed music, dancing and spending time with her friends and family. Isabel worked as a banker for 30 years before finding her career with San Bernardino county.
During Isabel’s first marriage she birthed 3 wonderful children: Michelle, Pete and Renee. Isabel and her husband Pete divorced after the birth of their third child. Isabel later found her life partner, Jose and gave birth to her youngest child, Monique. Isabel dedicated much of her life to helping children through her work for San Bernardino county and through her devotion to helping raise her grandchildren. She was a kind and selfless person, always giving her all to those she loved. Isabel taught her children and grandchildren to love and honor God and carried her family in her heart and in her prayers.
Isabel’s legacy will be carried on through her children Pete (50), Renee (42), Monique (28), her 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.