CRUZ, Frances (Kika)

Griffith Mortuary, Kearny, Arizona Friday, November 23, 2012 Frances Zamora Cruz (Kika) 81 of Hayden,Az was called home to Heaven on Fri. Nov. 16 2012 in Oro Valley Az. Born Oct. 30 1931 in El Paso Texas to Lydia Zamora. Moving to Hayden in the late 50's "Kika" was a devoted wife and mother. She married young and the kids were soon underway.....a total of 9. Four girls and then 5 boys. A keen ear for music and a perfect voice to match. She loved the outdoors and was always camping *fishing* or hunting. But with such a big family one of her best traits was cooking! Another one of her passions was sewing. Kika had a huge collection of family photos she cherished and called them her treasures. Like a beacon of light in life's ugly storm she stood tall and bright to keep her family safe. Her house was a HOME for each and everyone!! It was the little things in life she did for all that makes her remembrance so BIG and BEAUTIFUL!! Frances is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Juan A. Cruz of Hayden. Daughters: Terri Bracamonte of Riverside Calif. Beatrice Munoz of Hayden. Sons: Ray Cruz of Hayden Johnny Cruz (Lydia) of Phoenix Richard Cruz Francisco Cruz and Gilbert Cruz all of Hayden. Brothers: Luz Alatorre (Cecilia) of Albuquerque New Mex. Juan Alatorre of Phoenix Az Sisters: Minnie Sealoft of Las Cruces New Mex. Maria Mata of Phoenix Angie Wilson (Eddie), Emila Lopez, Anita Juaquez and Lupe Ortega all of Las Cruces New Mex. Kika is survived by 21 grandchildren 37 great grandchildren and 2 great great granddaughters. Many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother Lydia Alatorre Daughters: Lydia Cruz and Gracie Escalante. Granddaughter Adriana Cruz. Brothers: Francisco Alatorre, Robert Alatorre,and Ysidro Alatorre. Sister: Rosa Ortega. Interment will be at the Mountain View Cemetery in Hayden, Az.