Cruz Maria Alvarado

Cruz Maria Alvarado, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Cleveland, Ohio on October 24, 2024. Born on September 14, 1931, in Coamo, Puerto Rico, Cruz lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a passion for dancing and singing. 

Cruz is survived by her loving children: Ruth Ortiz, Angel M. Alvarado, Maria J. Bacety (Frank), Carlos L. Lillo (Margarita), Carlota Lillo, Noemi Lillo (Manuel), Raul Lillo, Benigno L. Lillo, Pedro R. Lillo, Sandra Ramos, Sandra Rueda (Edwin), Angel L. Hernandez, and Zoraida Figueroa (Danny); and cherished grandchildren Yolanda, Maribel, Jocelyn, Dennise, Jose, Renaldo, Shirley, Emilio, Angel, Alex, Brenda, Denisse, George, Raul, Carlos, Elizabeth, Ruth, Gricaly, Rafael, Fernando, Coral, Patric, Nathalia, Omar, Jasmi, Rey, Xiomara, Carlos, Roberto, Angie, Caroline, Joselyn, Cynthia, Nerelyn, Jasmine, Jackelyn, Pedro, Alexandra, Jose, and Kasandra. She was also a beloved sister to Lucy, Gloria, Pedro, Maria, Diolinde, Angel, and Luis, who will always carry her memory in their hearts.

Cruz was preceded in death by her beloved parents Juan Gomez and Concepcion Alvarado, her dear daughter Nybia Lillo, and her siblings Valina and Demencio. 

Visitation will be held on October 30 and 31, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Slone & Co Life Celebration Center, located at 3556 W 130th St, Cleveland, OH. A graveside service will take place on November 1, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Cemetery at14609 Brookpark Rd, Brook Park, OH.

Cruz Maria Alvarado's spirit will dance on in the loving memories she leaves behind, in the songs that her family sings, and in the hearts of every person she touched with her kindness and grace.