Josefina (Josie) Cruz entered eternal rest on January 17, 2025.   She was born October 17, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas.  She is survived by her longtime partner, Maggie Zertuche.   She is also survived by her sisters Maria (Myra) Casias and Ida Wieland (David) and brothers Rudy Cruz and Eddie Cruz (Mari), sisters-in-law Jean Cruz (Sonny) and Ingrid Cruz (Tony) and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Sebastian Cruz , Sr. and Adela Cruz, sisters Rachel Sanchez and Irene Bonilla and brothers Sebastian (Sonny) Cruz Jr. and Antonio (Tony) Cruz.

Josie was a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys, cheering them on with passion.  She also enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel, listening to music, and going to the Casino and her 3 cats too.

She had a great sense of humor and a joy to be with.   We will miss her dearly and cherish her memory.

She will forever be in our hearts.

A visitation will be held at Heritage Oaks Mortuary Chapel on Monday, February 03, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. A departure will depart from Heritage Oaks Mortuary Chapel on Tuesday, February 04, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. for an 11:00 a.m. funeral mass at Our Lady of Angels Church. Interment to follow to San Jose Burial Park.