Ruth Isais Cruz

HITCHCOCK – Mrs. Ruth Isais Cruz went to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday morning, March 9, 2025, in Texas City.

Born December 23, 1937, in Galveston, TX, Mrs. Cruz had been a resident of Hitchcock since 1971, she will be best remembered as a loving wife, mother, Nana and grandma.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Theresa (Siller) Isais; husband, Arthur Cruz, Sr.; sister, Marie; brother, John, Jr. and Joe; first born son, who passed at birth; grandchildren, Brice, Wyatt and Kenzie.

Survivors include her sons, Arthur Cruz, Jr. and Melissa Hengst, Chris Cruz and wife, Sharon; daughter, Lori Clarac and husband, Bobby; sisters, Janie Garcia, Frances Sena, Dora Monsibais; grandchildren, Nicki and husband, Nathaniel, Shelby and wife, Kathryn, Megan and husband, Andrew, Lindsey, Bailey, Blaine and wife, Andie, Cameron, Coby, Cassi; great-grandchildren, Tucker, Avri, Preslee and Chandler.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Larry Wilson, Celebrant.  Interment will follow at Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery.

Casketbearers will be Shelby Cruz, Cameron Cruz, Coby Cruz, Blaine Nelson, Francisco Monsibais and Ronnie Garcia.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home, 10412 Hwy 6, (409) 925-3501, with a Vigil service beginning at 7:00 p.m. and a Rosary to follow. 

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