Carmen Heidi Cruz-Mendoza was the 2nd eldest of 16 children born to Francisca Mendoza-Lopez and Salvador Cruz-Rivera in Puerto Rico. She leaves behind her siblings: Maria, Salvador, Jose, Angie, Rigoberto, Jesus, Orlando, Hector, Keke and Lisette. 
Her daughters, Provy and Jamiy and their husbands Craig and Sammy, her sons Randy and Frankie. 
Her grandchildren: Lauren, Gabrielle, Daryen, Krystal, Samantha, Jonathan, Sarena, Starr and Melissa. 
Her great grandchildren: Antonio, Noah, Joshua, Veronica, JJ, Ariel and Jade. 
Her great great granddaughters Juliette and Natalia. 
Her nieces and nephews, cousins, her large extended family and friends. 
She is missed immensely. 
Abuelita, You were interred today and for the last time we said goodbye to your physical body. You haven’t left us though. I see signs of you everywhere. I’m blessed to have had an Abuelita, a friend, like you. I love you ;*

you will forever be my favorite person on this earth, my whole heart, my viejita linda. i love you so much 🕊️🤍

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Carmen Cruz

June 13, 1945 – December 26, 2023

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