Maria P. Cruz, a long time resident of Dos Palos, passed away Thursday. May 1, 2014 surrounded by her family at a hospital in Dos Palos.
Maria was born, August 5, 1927 in Rosebud, Texas to Antonio and Margarita (Ruano) Peralez. She came to Dos Palos in 1953. She was a homemaker who loved cooking and sewing and caring for her family. Maria enjoyed dancing and was known by her grandchildren for the "beanies" that she made. Maria was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Dos Palos.
Maria was preceded in death by her husband Octaviano Cruz, Sr., a son George Cruz and a daughter Lupe Galindo.
She is survived by her children: Margaret (Donald) Birlew, Junior (Ann) Cruz, Jesse Cruz, Josie Cruz and Esther (Tony) Rosas all of Dos Palos, CA, Frank (Mya) Cruz of Fresno, CA and Mario (Gail) Cruz of Fowler, CA. 24 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.