Oralia R. De La Cruz

Oralia R. De La Cruz, 77, of Harlingen, Texas, entered into Heaven on August 6, 2025. She was born on November 8, 1947, in Tamaulipas, Mexico to Rodolfo Rendon, Sr. and Emilia Luna Hernandez. She is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved son, Juan De La Cruz; the father of her children, Leonel De La Cruz, Sr.; four grandchildren; and her sister, Ofelia Hernandez. A woman of deep faith, Oralia carried her Bible everywhere and read it many times throughout her life. She was a devoted mother and grandmother whose love knew no bounds. Known for her delicious cooking and baking, Oralia’s kitchen was the heart of many family memories. She was a gifted and creative woman—she lovingly sewed clothes for her children when they were young and enjoyed crocheting, drawing, listening to music, and watching Little House on the Prairie. Oralia had affectionate expressions that endeared her to those around her. She called her sons and grandsons "Baby Boy," greeted the women in her life with "Beautiful," and never failed to say "I Love You" to everyone she encountered. She leaves behind to cherish her beautiful memory her children: Hector De La Cruz (Maria), Jose Luis De La Cruz (Beatrice), Joel De La Cruz (Alma), Leonel De La Cruz Jr., (Olivia ), Maria Elena Hernandez (Victor), Lilia De La Cruz (Armando) Sandoval), David De La Cruz (Mary), Oralia Fontenot (Jeff), Fidel De La Cruz (Esmeralda), Santos Leos (Marco), Rodolfo De La Cruz (Melissa Muniz), Jesus De La Cruz (Luz Esmeralda), and Aime Muniz (Ricardo); 62 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Oralia also lovingly helped raise her sister’s children—Margarita, Chavela, Tonia, Rosie, Alfredo, and Rigo—whom she considered as her own. She is also survived by her 11 siblings: Dolores, Raquel, Rodolfo Jr., Samuel, Ester, Matilde, Lucy, Peter, Jose Luis, Rosie, and Juan. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Rudy Garza Funeral Home in Harlingen, with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will continue Saturday, August 9, 2025, with visitation from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The funeral procession will depart the funeral home at 10:30 AM for burial at Heavenly Grace Cemetery. Her unwavering faith, selfless love, and gentle spirit will forever be remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Oralia R. De La Cruz

November 8, 1947 - August 6, 2025

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