Maria Luz Reyes de Cruz

Maria Luz Reyes De Cruz, 81, of Rome, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023. Born on June 15, 1942, in Cuaracurio Michoacan, Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Carlos Reyes Zamudia and Maria Guadalupe Diaz Villalon. 

Maria was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Prisciliano Cruz Aguilera; her sons Pedro Cruz Reyes and Rafael Cruz Reyes; her brother Doloris Reyes Diaz; and sisters Francisca Reyes Diaz and Ester Reyes Diaz. She is survived by her loving children Prisciliano Cruz Reyes, Fernando Cruz Reyes, Amelia Cruz Reyes, Anita Cruz Reyes, Martina Cruz Reyes, Hortensia Cruz Reyes, Alma Cruz Reyes, Isidra Cruz Reyes, Olga Cruz Reyes, and Olivia Cruz Reyes. Maria also leaves behind a rich legacy of 44 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

As a true matriarch, Maria held her family close, keeping them united through love, laughter, and shared values. A woman of devout Catholic faith, she was deeply devoted to The Virgen del Carmen and made a daily ritual of praying for the well-being of her family. Her kitchen was often filled with the aroma of home-cooked meals, and her mornings began with prayer followed by a freshly brewed cup of coffee.

Maria had a zest for life, showcased by her love for Coca-Cola, her talent for telling jokes, and her affinity for dance and song. Her compassion, warmth, and enduring faith made her a pillar in her community and a beacon of love and strength for her family.

Reyes de Cruz family will like to invite everyone to join them on Wednesday, August 30th from 5:00 - 8:00PM at Good Shepherd Funeral Home for a Visitation and Thursday, September 31st at 1:30PM at St. Mary's Catholic Church for Funeral Mass. Father Paul Porter will be officiating. To honor Maria's wishes, she will be sent to her beloved Mexico for burial. 

Parnick Jennings Good Shepherd Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.

Obituario de la Sra. Maria Luz Reyes de Cruz

Maria Luz Reyes de Cruz, de 81 años, residente de la ciudad de Rome, GA fallecio pacificamente el viernes 25 de Agosto del 2023. Nacida el 15 de junio de 1942 en Cuaracurio Michoacán, México. Hija del fallecido Carlos Reyes Zamudia y María Guadalupe Díaz Villalón.

 María fue precedida en la muerte por su devoto esposo, Prisciliano Cruz Aguilera; sus hijos Pedro Cruz Reyes y Rafael Cruz Reyes; su hermano Doloris Reyes Díaz; y las hermanas Francisca Reyes Diaz y Ester Reyes Diaz. Le sobreviven sus queridos hijos Prisciliano Cruz Reyes, Fernando Cruz Reyes, Amelia Cruz Reyes, Anita Cruz Reyes, Martina Cruz Reyes, Hortensia Cruz Reyes, Alma Cruz Reyes, Isidra Cruz Reyes, Olga Cruz Reyes y Olivia Cruz Reyes. María también deja un rico legado de 44 nietos, varios bisnietos y numerosos sobrinos y sobrinas.

 Como una verdadera matriarca, María mantuvo unida a su familia, manteniéndola unida a través del amor, la risa y los valores compartidos. Mujer de devota fe católica, era profundamente devota de La Virgen del Carmen y hacía un ritual diario de oración por el bienestar de su familia. Su cocina a menudo se llenaba del aroma de las comidas caseras y sus mañanas comenzaban con una oración seguida de una taza de café recién hecho.

 María tenía entusiasmo por la vida, demostrado por su amor por la Coca-Cola, su talento para contar chistes y su afinidad por el baile y las canciones. Su compasión, calidez y fe duradera la convirtieron en un pilar de su comunidad y un faro de amor y fortaleza para su familia.

 La familia Reyes de Cruz desea invitar a todos a unirse a ellos el miércoles 30 de agosto de 5:00 a 8:00 p. m. en Good Shepherd Funeral Home para un velorio y el jueves 31 de septiembre a la 1:30 p. m. en la Iglesia Católica St. Mary para la Misa Funeral. El padre Paul Porter estará oficiando. Para honrar los deseos de María, será enviada a su amado México para su entierro.

 Parnick Jennings Good Shepherd Funeral Home está a cargo de los arreglos.

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