79, of Phoenix, passed away on August 17, 2016. She was born in Florence, AZ on August 18, 1936 to Alexander and Guadalupe Gay. She met her husband Clarence at the Lamson Business College and they married a year later. Henrietta retired from the Dial Corporation after many years. She was deeply devoted to our Blessed Mother. Henrietta was the organizer for the Mother Mary Rosary Group and an advocate for the Pro-Life Movement. Henrietta was a loving and devoted wife and mother and will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her son Andrew Nicholas Cruz and is survived by her husband Clarence of 63 years, her children Clarence, Josef, Victor, Vibiana, Mary, Albert (Lora), Maricella, Christopher and Angel, 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. A Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 A.M. with a Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 3424 N. 18th Avenue, Phoenix. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale.
Mary Gonzalez
My Dear Clarence and all the Cruz family, I send you my deepest condolences for the Loss of Henrietta. I knew her from St Matthews Catholic Church. I had the honor of going on a pilgrimage with her to Medjugore in 1997. I thank God, the Blessed Mother and her for such an unforgettable experience. I believe that Henrietta was set apart to Love Jesus, our Blessed mother, the saints and the unborn babies that were threatened by abortion. Henrietta did that and more! I believe that God has a special place for her in His Kingdom and that we all have a special prayer warrior for us in Heaven. My prayer for the family is that you embrace the faith that she taught you because when it is all said and done, we will not be able to take this world with us. What will matter is that we live a Christ-centered life and love our neighbor as Jesus did. Pray for us Henrietta and we will pray for you. May God’s Love and Blessings of Peace fill you. Love Mary Gonzalez
G.
I would like to offer my condolences to the family. Know that the God of all comfort is with the brokenhearted and those crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18)