Diana Anaya Cruz

Diana was a loving wife and mother of three. She had a golden heart and cared for her family and others at all times. She so graciously gave her family unconditional love, guidance, and unlimited sacrifices. Diana’s natural calling was helping others as a nurse. Her pride and joy were her children, but the key to her heart was her grandson and his achievement of becoming a United States Marine. Her eyes lit up with unimaginable happiness that fulfilled her heart. Diana loved spending quality time with her family and seeing them united, strong, and successful made her extremely proud. Her unique charisma, strong personality, and natural leading skills were the foundation of her success. She loved God and trusted in His plans. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, and couponing, but her most favorite pass time was winning at chalupa/bingo surrounded by her sisters.

Diana and Carlos were married for 13 years and was absolutely thrilled that her family grew to included additional loved ones. They loved sitting in her garden every morning with a hot cup of coffee before beginning their days.

She was preceded in death by her mother Anita Espinoza, Step-father Jose Espinosa, and loving son Thomas "Tommy" Joseph Martinez.

Mrs. Cruz is survived by her loving husband, Carlos Cruz; two children, Joanne (Luz) Martinez, David (Lerissa) Martinez; blended family: Elicia (Joe) Guntrum, Jill (Chris) Joy, Tony Cruz; her grandchildren: Ulysses, Aliana, Grace, Joella, Olivia, Andrew, Ariana, Emma, Isabel, Lucas, Bennett, and Charlie. Four brothers and sisters: MaryAnn (Willie) Singleterry, Herbert (Norma) Anaya, David (Esperanza) Anaya, and Rose (Daniel) Szeremet. Father: Guadalupe Jackson Anaya, and multiple aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held from 5pm to 10pm, with a 7pm rosary and an 8pm prayer service on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Funeraria del Angel Palm Valley in Pharr.

Funeral services are under the direction of Funeraria del Angel Palm Valley in Pharr.