Maria Z. Cruz, 74 died on October 17, 2016 at Cedarbrook in Allentown.

She was born on July 25, 1942 in Salinas, Puerto Rico, daughter of the late Ramon Santos and Julia M. Vazquez.

Survivors: Sons George Santos and Rene Cruz, daughters Daisy Cartagena, Yolanda Alvarodo, Gloria Cruz and Sulma Sterling. Brothers Marcos and Ramon and sister Nydia and Migdalia. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Service: Memorial service, Monday at 2PM in the Sell-Herron Funeral Home, 1145 Lehigh St. Allentown, PA 18103.

Contributions: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Allentown, PA