Cruz B. Jaramillo was born February 10, 1933, in Bluewater, New Mexico to Aban and Eleanor Sedillo. She lived in McNary, Arizona for several years with her parents and 8 siblings until moving to Flagstaff in 1947, where she called home until the time of her passing on June 6, 2024. Cruz graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1951. She married the love of her life Paul in 1952. Raised 5 children and was married 56 years until Paul's passing in 2008.

Cruz was a safe harbor to all that knew her. The door to her home was always open to family and friends. She enjoyed family gatherings, playing cards, and watching the Diamondbacks on TV. She was an excellent cook and baker. There was always room for one more at her kitchen table.

Cruz is preceded in death by her husband Paul and son Greg. She is survived by her daughters Angelina, Rosalie, and Rebecca, and her son Alex. She has 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. She was an outstanding Wife, Mother, Daughter, Grandmother, Sister and Friend.

Services will be held on June 24, 2024, at San Francisco de Asis located at 1600 E Rte 66, Flagstaff, Az. Rosary begins at 10:00am, followed by Mass at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Northland Hospice/Olivia White Hospice House 452 N. Switzer Canyon Flagstaff, AZ 86001.