Jean Marie Cruz

Jean Marie Cruz passed on March 10, 2025, in Coolidge Arizona at the age of 80 years. Jean was born in Covered Wells, Tohono O’odham Nation on November 2, 1944, to Sarah Anselmo and Albert A. Flores.

Jean resided in Coolidge, AZ in the later part of her life and it became home for her and her family. She resided at Eleven Mile Corner, Casa Grande for the majority of her life and originally from Palo Verde Stand on the Tohono O’odham Nation.

Jean was a member of the St. James Catholic Church, Coolidge and participated with the Rosary Makers on Thursdays, she attended Adoration every Friday and truly enjoyed her time in being in the presence of the Lord. She lived her life in serving God, reading her bible daily, and praying for family and friends and anyone that needed prayers. Jean was also active with the Elders Group from the Gu Achi District-Florence Community.

Jean had worked as a Custodian for Sacaton Public Schools and retired. She enjoys doing her crossword search books, watching TV shows, her favorites were Heartland, Blue Bloods and old western shows. Her enjoyment was being around family and friends, whether it was through a phone call or in person visits, it made her happy with company. She enjoyed being around her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed playing Bingo at community events and winning.

Jean is survived by her children Alex Cruz, Mary Cruz (Valenzuela), one brother Wilbert Flores, 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Jean is survived by many extended family members whom love her dearly.

Jean is preceded in death by her husband Simon A. Cruz, parents Sarah Anselmo and Albert A. Flores, one great grandchild, nine siblings, Allie, Billy, Celestine, Jerry, Roseann, Evelyn, Clarence Flores Sr. and two infant sisters.

Visitation will be Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Mountain View Chapel, Casa Grande, Az.

Wake Service will be Sunday, March 16, 2025, at San Francisco Xavier Church from 6:00 p.m. (all night), Palo Verde Stand, Az. Mass scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6:00 a.m., burial to follow at San Luis Cemetery, Tohono O’odham Nation.