Flora Cruz
June 12, 1930 - May 2, 2012
Obituary
Flora was born June 12, 1930 in Worland, Wyoming to Felipe and Erminia Rico. She moved with her family to the Yakima Valley and settled in Wapato, Washington where she met the love of her life, Rufus Pete Cruz and they were married Sept 1, 1952.
Flora’s entire life was dedicated to our Lord and her family. She will always be remembered for her kindness, generosity, and gentle spirit. Flora was happiest in the kitchen preparing and sharing delicious meals with her children, grandchildren, relatives, and friends.
Flora is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years Rufus and their children, Cindy (Dwain), Mark (Cheryl), Cora (John), Debbie, (Craig), and Cuca, (Cameron). Flora has fifteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Flora’s is also survived by her brother Eli Rico and sister-in-law Hazel Rico.
Dear Rufus and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss of Flora, she was a beautiful and very kind lady. I’m so glad that we were able to have dinner and a very nice visit. Sending my love, thoughts and prayers to you all. God Bless, Love Cheryl
Melinda and I want to extend our heart-felt sympathy to the entire family. We will be sending you all love and prayers. Be strong together.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless Dora
“Memories like a coat so warm a cold wind can’t get through” will keep Flora forever in our hearts. We will miss her stories, her smile, her sweet voice and her cooking lessons. Heaven receives a precious angel and I know she is smiling down on all of us.
Loving you Tia and missing you every day.
Truly a historic loss. The Worland Mexican community was one of the first Mexican settlements in the state setting the stage for the Latino presence now in the Yakima Valley. The church her father helped establish in Wapato, is one of, if not the, oldest serving Hispanic institutions in the state. These families were truly special people. God bless.
Dear Rufus and family, So Sorry for your loss. Flora was a great lady, She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you . God bless.
Sincerely,
Linda and Bob Bryant
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Death is one of the most difficult things we face in life but may it comfort you to know that others care. I have found great encouragement when reading the beautiful words penned in the Bible at Isaiah 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.” May this promise bring your family comfort in this difficult time.