Manuel Cruz

In The Loving Arms of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is to be found a Beloved Husband Father, Grandfather and Dear Friend; Manuel Hernandez Cruz. Mr. Cruz 81, of Odessa passed away Monday April 25,2011 at his residence. He was born July 27,1929 to Ernesto and Esiquia Cruz in Boquillas, San Isidro Chihuahua Mexico. He was Christian Catholic and after dedicating many years as a farmer in the agriculture industry he retired. He united in marriage to Esther Escudero November 14, 1941 He is preceded in death by his Parents, and 3 Brothers, Victor; Lino; Julian; and Ernesto Cruz and survived by . Mr. Cruz is survived by Wife; Esther E. Cruz of Odessa, Sons; Pedro Cruz (Yolanda) of Odessa, Jesus Manuel Cruz(Antonia) of Odessa, Jaime Cruz of Odessa; Rene Cruz( Marta) of Andrews Daughters; Maria Elena Del Moral(Javier Fransico) of Odessa; Esiquia Gonzalez of Odessa; Araceli Gomez (Jesus Antonio) of Odessa; Maricela Cruz of Odessa; Laura Gomez(Fermin)of Odessa; Nivia Cruz of Odessa; and Nora Cruz of Odessa; brother Vicente Cruz 38 Grandchildren, 54 Great-Grandchildren and a Host of Nieces Nephews Cousins and Many Friends. We the Cruz Family would like to take this time and express our utmost sincere gratitude to each and everyone of you for all your prayers, floral, food offerings and especially your presence with us during this most difficult time. A special gratitude to the Dr`s ,Nurses and Staff from Home Hospice for all the wonderful caring love given to Our Beloved Father. May God Bless You All Abundantly. Pallbearers will be Jesus Anotnio Gomez Jr, Fernando Ramirez, Joshua Gonzalez, Rene Eli Cruz, Pedro Cruz, and Lino Cruz. A Rosary will be recited at 7PM today Thursday April 28,2011 at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10AM Friday April 29,2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Uecker officiating. Interment to follow at Ector County Cemetery Los Angeles Gardens. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Odessa Funeral Home.