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 3, 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 Benavides, Deanida Benavidez, Francisco Benavidez, Sara Benavidez, Dora Linda Cortez, and Jesus Antonio Garza, her siblings: Jose Arce, Susie Guarjardo, Juan Arce, Juanita Leach, Antonio Arce Jr, Una Arce, 14 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren with 2 on the way.

Cruz is preceded in death by 2 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.

Cruz Tavarez, 75, Fallesio junto a su familia el dia 10 de Abril, 2021.

Cruz nacio en Edinburg Texas el dia 3 de Mayo, del 1945 de Antionio Arce y Maria Magdalena Perez; ella era la segunda mayor de 12 hermanos.

Cruz desfrutaba tiempo con la familia, bailar y cosinar para la familia.

Cruz deja a sus hijos: Nora Benavides, Deanida Benavidez, Francisco Benavidez, Sara Benavidez, Dora Linda Cortez, and Jesus Antonio Garza; sus hermanas y hermanos: Jose Arce, Susie Guarjardo, Juan Arce, Juanita Leach, Antonio Arce Jr., Una Arce. 14 nietos, 15 bisnietos y 2 en camino.

Cruz se reunira con sus 2 nietos, sus papas, y hermanos Ofelia Arce, Alma Benavidez, Olivia Garcia, Margaret Arce, and Rudy Arce.

Cruz sera extraňada por su familia y amigos.