Alice Cruz

Mom left this earthly life on Saturday, August 24, after a short illness. She was surrounded by her close and immediate family. With her, she took our hearts and love, and we are left with her spirit within each of us and each of you who knew her. Her story began on a spring day in 1930 as the youngest child of Bidel and Maria Gonzales in Worland, WY. The family came to settle in Toppenish, WA. After meeting and marrying her one true love, Rudy Cruz, she dedicated her life to him without any doubt that they would have a happy union. And so it was. For the next 68 years they lived, laughed, and loved together. They settled in Wapato, where they eventually raised their two children. She became the nurturing mother that all children wish for - warm, loving, kind, and understanding. She supported her children in all they did and accomplished, and kept a warm , inviting home to all who visited. As time passed, she loved and cherished her grandchildren and then her great grandchildren. What a wonderful relationship they shared! A relationship of genuine unconditional love that only a grandma like her can give. As her life began to fade we realized that mom had given us such a wonderful gift all these years. A gift that did not require anything in return. That gift was her unfailing love. It is this legacy that we pledge to give to our children and great grandchildren and they to theirs. Mom was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Manuela Fabela, Ermila Contreras , Ana Salazar, Cel Gonzales, Alvina Gonzales, and Sylvia Cruz. She is survived by her loving husband, Rudy, children Sylvia Facio (Benny), Victor Cruz (Kim), grandchildren Tony Facio, Allison Facio, Alex Facio (Antoinette), Nicholas Cruz (Jen), Ciara Richardson (Tyler), great grandchildren Joaquin Tobia-Sanchez, Phoenix Sanchez, Nicolas Sanchez, Miliano Sanchez, Azariah Facio, and Amarie Facio. Also surviving mom is her brother Lucio Gonzales (Lupe). Per mom’s request, there will be no funeral services. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. We love you mom, grandma, great grandma. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Alice Cruz, please visit our flower store.