HERNANDEZ, Cruz (Nana Cruz)

Copper Basin News Hayden, Az. 8 Aug. 2012 Cruz Casillas Hernandez, “Nana Cruz,” born May 3, 1931 in Aravaipa, went very peacefully with our Lord, at home, on July 27, 2012. Nana Cruz is preceded in death by her parents, Mary Lydia and Guillermo Casillas; her beloved daughter, Maria Hernandez and Baraba Goins. She is survived by her daughters, Patsy (John Cota) of Mammoth, Martha (Augustine) Avechuco of Dudleyville, Sandy (Ronnie) Goad of Dudleyville and Ernestina Contreras of Tucson; son, Edward Martin Casillas of Dudleyville; brothers Aibg, Robert, Joe and Freddie Casillas; sisters, Carmen Pneda, Mary Lou Guerena, Mary Burns and Betty Martinez; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She lived in the area her whole life and was a very devoted grandmother, sister and mother. She was a real fan who loved watching her Cubs. Her life was being surrounded by her family, especially her grandchildren, cooking for them on the holidays. She traveled to her grandkids games, liked gardening, doing puzzles, making tamales and beans for her family and whomever came over. Everyone who knew her called her Nana Cruz. “Mommy, we will miss you very much. Love you. Miss you bunches,” from your daughters, sons and grandkids. There will be a viewing on Saturday, August 4, 9 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hayden, followed by Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Mass at 10 a.m. Interment will be at the Mountain View Cemetery in Hayden. Afterward, a memorial potluck luncheon will be held at Dudleyville Park.