Silvia  Hernandez Cruit
Silvia  Hernandez Cruit

Obituary of Silvia Irene Hernandez Cruit

Silvia Irene Hernandez Cruit was born in Los Angeles, California to Amado and Esther Hernandez on January 4, 1948. She passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 70 in the early morning hours of March 13, 2018.

 

A lifelong learner, Silvia flew to Washington DC after graduating from Lincoln High School, to work as an elevator operator in the US Senate Building where she developed a lifelong love of politics and would eventually meet and marry the father of her four daughters. Her varied career led her down many pathways of knowledge. Working as a secretary for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles cemented her religious belief, while working as a nurse's aide fostered her in the ways of first aid, medical treatments and a deep respect for the aging people of the world.

 

Silvia's later years were filled with craft projects of many kinds, from Christmas ornaments and wreaths to handbags, eventually leading to a brief small business: Pretty Things By Me. Every year she would throw a Hat Tea Party for her 8 grandsons and their friends before they returned to school in the fall. With varying themes, cakes and teas she engendered in them a passion for family and simple pleasures.

 

Silvia is survived by her four daughters, Mijinia, Silvia, Carmen and Grace, her eight grandsons, two sisters and twelve nieces and nephews, and a multitude of extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Amado and Esther, and her siblings, Alejandro, Luis, Amado Jr. and Grace.

 

A funeral mass will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church located at 126 High Street, Santa Cruz, California on Monday, March 19 at 11:00 am. A vigil service will also be held at Holy Cross Mission, located next to the church, on Sunday. Viewing hours will be from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:00 pm. Silvia's daughters wish for the interment to remain private.

 

To express your condolences or share a memory with Silvia's family please visit http://www.pacificgardenschapel.com.

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Sunday
18
March

Visitation

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Holy Cross Mission
126 High St.
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Sunday
18
March

Vigil Service

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Holy Cross Mission
126 High St.
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Monday
19
March

Mass

11:00 am
Monday, March 19, 2018
Holy Cross Church
126 High St.
Santa Cruz, California, United States
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