Barbarita "Bita" E. Cruz, age 90, peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord at her home on June 23, 2024. Born on January 2, 1934, in Rio Grande City, Texas, to Brigido and Gertrudis Escobar. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by many.
After completing Rio Grande High School, Bita married the love of her life, Octavio "Tavo" Cruz, and they made their home in Rio Grande City, Texas. Tavo’s work with CP&L led them to relocate to Hebbronville, Texas, where they raised their two sons, Oscar Cruz and Ruben Escobar, both of whom continue to reside in Hebbronville.
Bita is preceded in death her husband, Octavio "Tavo" Cruz; her parents, Brigido and Gertrudis Escobar; and her siblings, Eusebia Escobar, Rogelio (Alicia) Escobar , Maria Olivia E. (Emilio) Rodriguez , Otila E. (Tomas) Garcia , Noelia E. (Jerry) Stewart, and Noe (Anita) Escobar.
She is survived by her two sons, Oscar (Robin) Cruz and Ruben (Doris) Escobar, both from Hebbronville; granddaughter, Barbie Weber and four great-grandchildren, Michael Erickson, Christian Erickson, Aayla Weber and Izabella Weber; grandson, Jacob Rodriguez, Jr. and two great-grandsons, Jacob Rodriguez, III and Omar A. Rodriguez; her sister, Ernestina E. (Guadalupe) Laurel from San Antonio, Texas; her sister-in-law, Anita O. (Noe) Escobar from McAllen, Texas; brother-in-law, Jerry (Noelia) Stewart from Dallas, Texas and numerous loving nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Funeraria Del Angel Howard Williams in Hebbronville with Visitation beginning at 8:30 am. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Hebbronville and services will conclude with Burial at the New Hebbronville Cemetery.
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