Mary Helen Cruz

May 28, 1960 - April 21, 2021

A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Mary Helen Cruz, 60, of Roswell, NM, passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Services are pending at this time. Please take a moment and share a kind thought or memory with Mary Helen’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. On May 28, 1960, Mary Helen was born to Albert C. and Helen N. Cruz in Roswell, New Mexico. She liked listening to music, car rides in the country, and random road trips. Mary Helen enjoyed reading, embroidery and watching cowboy movies. Her most treasured moment were the times she spent with her children and grandchildren, they were the light of her life. Mary Helen was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by her family and friends. SURVIVORS: Those left to cherish Mary Helen’s memory are her children: Ida Torrez, Nikki Torrez and husband Jose De Los Santos; grandchildren: Jose Hilario Gomez and spouse Valyssa Ward, Joshua Miguel Yeager and spouse Makylah Sanchez, Joaquin Gonzales, Victor Z. Erives Jr, JoAlbert M. De Los Santos, Benito A. De Los Santos, and Anayelli. De Los Santos; great-grandbaby on the way; mother, Helen N. Cruz; siblings: Carmen Young and husband Timothy, Mary Lou Welch, and Pauline Cruz; uncle, Fidel Neria; numerous nieces and nephews; cousins: Pete Cruz and David Cruz and wife Jessica; as well as her best friends: Brandy Peralta, Delia Barraza, and Anita Ramirez. PRECEDED: Mary Helen was preceded in death by her grandson, Frankie R. De Los Santos; great-grandson, Melo C. Yeager; father, Albert C. Cruz; brothers: Albert N. Cruz Jr and Faustino N. Cruz; and her best friend, Lupe C. Chavez. The family would like to give special “Thanks” to all of our mother’s friends in the community who have shown the family so much love in this time of need. They also express sincere gratitude to all her coworkers at Taylor Insurance for being so great to her.