Carmen was born on January 7, 1926 in Ventura County, CA. She went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer on June 16, 2014 at the age of 88. She retired from Kalashian Packing in Fresno after 20 years.
She is preceded in death by her husband Florencio Cruz and her son Carlos Cruz. She is survived by her current husband Atilio Quintanilla, nine children, Florencio Cruz Jr., Pablo Cruz, Richard Cruz, Kelly Cruz, George Cruz, Rosalie Gomez, Carmen Gazaway, Henry Cruz, and Mary Gutierrez. She had 49 grandchildren, 88 great grandchildren, and 9 great-great grandchildren.
Viewing will be held at Lisle Funeral Home on Friday, June 20, 2014 from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm. Rosary service will follow at 7:00 pm.
Celebration of life service will be held on Saturday at Christian Temple, 535 N. Cedar Ave. at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Washington Colony Cemetery.