Cruz Arce, 75 passed away on April 10, 2021, at her residence with family by her side.
She was born in Edinburg, Texas on May 5, 1945, to Antonio Arce and Maria Magdalena Perez. She was the second oldest of 12 children.
Cruz enjoyed family time, dancing and cooking for the family.
Cruz is survived by her children: Nora Benavidez, Deanida Benavidez, Francisco Benavidez, Sara Benavidez, Dora Linda Cortez, and Jesus Antonio Garza; 14 grandchildren,15 great-grandchildren with two on the way; siblings Antonio Garza, Jose Arce, Susie Guarjardo, Juan Arce, Juanita Leach, Antonio Arce Jr. and Una Arce.
Cruz was preceded in death by two grandchildren, her parents, and siblings Ofelia Arce, Alma Benavidez, Olivia Garcia, Margaret Arce, and Rudy Arce.
Cruz will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
