Father David Cruz is a well-Known priest for the Diocese of Lubbock, currently on assignment as the rector of Assumption Seminary in San Antonio. His mother, Margarita Ramirez Cruz, was recently born into the splendor of eternal life.
From the memorial contributions that have come to the Diocese of Lubbock Catholic Foundation in her memory, I can say without hesitation that this woman, her husband, Florentino, and their children count many, many people as friends and brothers and sisters in the faith. They are also good stewards who give back to God in gratitude.
Within 15 minutes of hearing the news of Margarita's death, I received a call from members of her family. After I expressed my condolences, I was asked what the normal procedure is for making cards available for people to contribute to the Catholic Foundation!
I was more than a little embarrassed to say that I had never had such a request. In the gracious style that is characteristic of the Cruz family, I was asked if I could get memorial cards to the funeral home and Saint John Neumann Church.
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