Vicenta Cruz

Vicenta Cruz, 21, of Othello, died Wednesday Oct. 4, 2006 at her home.

Vicenta was born on January 22, 1985 in Ulysses, Kan., to Ismael Garcia and Ramona Martinez. She grew up in Colorado and moved to Othello at the age of 16. She attended Othello High School. On July 26, 2003 she married Roberto Cruz in Othello.

Vicenta's passion was her family, she spent her free time with her son, family and friends. She took great joy in singing for them and dancing with them. Vicenta enjoyed Latin music of all types. She will be remembered as a shy person who was always concerned about how she looked but didn't want to stand out unless she was with her family or friends.

Vicenta is survived by her husband Roberto, her son Luis-Roberto Cruz, her mother Ramona E. Martinez, all of Othello; her father Ismael Garcia of Colorado; her sister Monica Martinez of Othello; her two brothers Ernest Martinez, of Moses Lake and Ismael Garcia Jr. of Othello.

A time of fellowship will be held today, Monday, Oct. 9, from noon until 7 p.m. at Stevens Funeral chapel in Othello. The Rosary will be prayed this evening at 6 p.m. Mass will be celebrated for Vicenta on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens in Othello.