Juanita Cruz, age 89, passed away peacefully February 5, 2021 in The Woodlands, Texas
following a stroke.  She was 89.  Juanita was born in Runge, Texas to Pedro and Rosa Ruiz.  She
worked in Sales and Management for several retailers before retiring with her husband Joe in
Texas and then in Florida to be nearer to her grandchildren.  After deciding to return to their
native roots, Juanita and Joe returned to Texas to live out the last years of their 61 year marriage,
enjoying their retirement and treasuring their family time.  Juanita spent her last few years in the
country, reading and singing to her great-grandchildren, attending Union Grove Baptist and First
Baptist Church of New Waverly, attending sporting events and enjoying as many outdoor
activities as she could with 4 generations of family.

Juanita was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Joe; her son, Joseph Anthony; her
parents, Pedro and Rosa; sisters, Susie, Synitha, Isabel and brother, Pete.  She is survived by her
children, Christopher Cruz(Beth) and Mary Emmert(Vernon); her grandchildren, Jason Embry
(Heather), Jordan Embry, Justin Embry (Lisa), Jaelyn Emmert (Robert); thirteen great-
grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; her Sisters-in-law, Mary Cumpian and Susie
Daigle; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Services will be held February 24, 2021 at First Baptist Church New Waverly, 460 Fisher Street,
New Waverly, Texas with Dr J. D Andrews officiating..  Visitation will be at 10 a.m. and
Services will be at 11 a.m. with Graveside Services and Burial at 2:30 p.m. at Houston National
Cemetery, lane 1, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas.
Pallbearers are Jordan Embry, Justin Embry, Revan Embry, Rudy Ruiz, Robert Williams,
Vernon Emmert
Honorary Pallbearers Jason Embry, Matthias Embry