San Juanita Gonzales Cruz Obituary
Official Obituary of

San Juanita Gonzales Cruz

July 4, 1952 - March 24, 2025

San Juanita Gonzales Cruz Obituary

San Juanita Gonzales Cruz, 72, of Bryan, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, March 24, 2025. A Visitation is set for Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 5pm to 8pm with a Rosary at 6pm. A Funeral Service is set for 11am Wednesday, April 2, at Santa Teresa Catholic Church; burial will follow at Bryan City Cemetery.


Born July 4, 1952, 72, in Mumford, Texas, she was the daughter of Genaro Gonzales and Juanita Perez. San Juanita was known for her warm, loving personality, and was known for her heart of gold. She was an amazing baker and her family especially loved her homemade cookies. Above all, San Juanita loved her family and cherished every moment she spent with them.


San Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, Genaro and Juanita; two sons, Steven and Roy Valadez; a sister-in-law, Cynthia Gonzales; and one beloved great-grandchild, Mya Valadez.


She leaves behind to cherish her memories, her loving husband of thirty years, Juan Manuel Cruz; three sons, Sergio, Nicholas, and, Dominic Cruz; two daughters, Alicia Cruz and husband David Hatfield, and, Mariah Cruz; five brothers, Luiz Gonzales, Frank Gonzales and wife Becky, Paul Gonzales, Ernest Gonzales, and, Joe Gonzales; four sisters, Josie Gonzales, Mary Camarillo and husband John, Rosie Gutierrez and husband Arturo, and, Leslie Gonzales;  five grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; as well as, numerous nieces, nephews, and, friends.


San Juanita will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her. 

 

 

San Juanita Gonzales Cruz, de 72 años, de Bryan, partió a los brazos del Señor el lunes 24 de marzo de 2025. El velatorio está programado para el martes 1 de abril de 2025, de 5 p. m. a 8 p. m., con un rosario a las 6 p. m. El funeral está programado para las 11 a. m. del miércoles 2 de abril en la Iglesia Católica de Santa Teresa; el entierro se realizará a continuación en el Cementerio de la Ciudad de Bryan.


Nacida el 4 de julio de 1952, a los 72 años, en Mumford, Texas, era hija de Genaro Gonzales y Juanita Pérez. San Juanita era conocida por su personalidad cálida y amorosa, y por su gran corazón. Era una repostera increíble y su familia amaba especialmente sus galletas caseras. Por encima de todo, San Juanita amaba a su familia y atesoraba cada momento que pasaba con ellos.


A San Juanita le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Genaro y Juanita; dos hijos, Steven y Roy Valadez; una cuñada, Cynthia Gonzales; y una querida bisnieta, Mya Valadez.


Deja para atesorar sus recuerdos a su amado esposo de treinta años, Juan Manuel Cruz; tres hijos, Sergio, Nicholas y Dominic Cruz; dos hijas, Alicia Cruz y su esposo David Hatfield, y Mariah Cruz; cinco hermanos, Luiz Gonzales, Frank Gonzales y su esposa Becky, Paul Gonzales, Ernest Gonzales y Joe Gonzales; cuatro hermanas, Josie Gonzales, Mary Camarillo y su esposo John, Rosie Gutiérrez y su esposo Arturo, y Leslie Gonzales; cinco nietos; diecinueve bisnietos; así como numerosos sobrinos, sobrinas y amigos.


San Juanita será profundamente extrañada por todos los que la conocieron y amaron.

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San Juanita Gonzales Cruz, 72, of Bryan, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, March 24, 2025. A Visitation is set for Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 5pm to 8pm with a Rosary at 6pm. A Funeral Service is set for 11am Wednesday, April 2, at Santa Teresa Catholic Church; burial will follow at Bryan City Cemetery.


Born July 4,

Events

Visitation

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Trevino-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory Bryan

2610 South Texas Ave Bryan, TX 77802

Recitation of the Rosary

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

6:00 pm

Trevino-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory Bryan

2610 South Texas Ave Bryan, TX 77802

Funeral Service

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

11:00 am

Santa Teresa Catholic Church

1212 Lucky St. Bryan, TX 77803