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CARLENE CRUZ Obituary
CARLENE LORETTA DE LA CRUZ "Bunny" (Age 61)
On Friday, July 25, 2014, in Silver Spring, MD. Dear Wife of 39 years of Arturo R. de la Cruz, Jr. "Jhun"; mother of Heather Rene de la Cruz (Silver Spring, MD) and Zachary Rodriguez de la Cruz (Silver Spring, MD); daughter of Clayton Whitmore and the late Ethel Willis Fontana; sister of Charlene Spangler of Cambridge, MD; Carlton Whitmore of Austin, TX, Mary Ann "Cissy" Whitmore of Kyle, TX; Leslie Whitmore of Chesapeake, VA, Lauren Whitmore-Falvey of Chesapeake, VA and the late Carl Lee Whitmore, Robert John DiNenna and Charles DiNenna. She was a longtime resident of Washington, DC and Silver Spring, Maryland. Relatives and friends may call at Francis J. Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901, on Tuesday, July 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 30, at 11 a.m. at Hampshire View Baptist Church, 360 Ednor Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20905. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemeterywww.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for CARLENE CRUZ
Carl L Whitmore
June 22, 2025
RIP wish we got a chance to meet
Ellen McDermott
August 8, 2014
Let the memories of a beautiful life make you strong.
Tom Powell
August 6, 2014
Jhun, Gayle and I are so sorry for your loss. May your faith give you strength to get through this. We'll keep your family in our prayers.
Regards,
Tom and Gayle Powell
Dave Carlton
August 6, 2014
Jhun - very sorry to learn of your loss. Best wishes.
Al Goodman
August 6, 2014
Thinking of you and your family during this time of great loss.
Danny Anzures
August 1, 2014
Jhun and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Bunny was beautiful, sweet and funny. I will remember her in my prayers.
Joe Cecil
July 31, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss, and your family is in my family's prayers.
Jo Ann Fisher
July 31, 2014
Jhun and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and mom, and my best friend in high school. She was a beautiful person inside and out. My heart goes out to you in your time of grief. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Lois Segal
July 30, 2014
Dear Heather & family--So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. With deepest sympathy, Lois
Joan Hill
July 30, 2014
Heather and family sorry to hear about your loss. I'm praying for you at this time. May God be your comforter during your time of sorrow.
Dianne Thomas
July 30, 2014
Heather, Zachary and family, I am so sorry for your loss and will pray that God will give you all strength to get through the days ahead.
Joann Burke (Fontana)
July 30, 2014
Jhun and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bunny was my step sister and even though we have not seen each other for years I always remember her smiling face and good nature. I just lost my husband and sister in the same week, so I know the grief and sorrow you must feel. May she rest in peace now and may God give you the strength you will need to carry on. She will be missed by all.
Dorothy Martinez
July 29, 2014
Jhun, My deepest condolences to you and your family. May you receive the strength you need during this difficult time and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kay Cummings
July 29, 2014
Jhun, words can't express the sadness I feel for you and your family. I was so sorry to hear about Bunny. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and remember that the memories will always be in your heart.
July 29, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss.
Dwayne LeBlanc
July 29, 2014
My heart and my prayers goes out to you and your family. May the love and comfort of friends and family provide you with the strength you need. Prayerfully,
Jo Ann Howard
July 29, 2014
Jhun, I am sending you the collective prayers and sadness we feel about your loss from the H2O family. What a fine, kind man you are--which is evidenced by the many messages of love and support coming to you. May you find comfort in your faith, your family and from each of us who care about you.
Janis Keating
July 29, 2014
Jhun,
I am sorry for your loss, and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
April Vancor
July 29, 2014
Jhun, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
David Maurstad
July 29, 2014
May the peace of God which passes all understanding keep your heart and mind through Christ Jesus...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Jhun.
July 29, 2014
Jhun, I have you and your family in my prayers. May GOD give you and your children strength.
Tere
Kathleen Simons
July 29, 2014
Jhun & Family, I am very sorry to hear of your loss; you are in our thoughts & prayers~
Gerry and Noreen Waytowich
July 29, 2014
Gerry and I are very sadden by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Should you need anything or anyone please contact us.
Jeremias Alvarez
July 29, 2014
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Doug Iannarelli
July 28, 2014
Jhun,
I am sorry for your loss. My heartful prayers for you and your family.
July 28, 2014
Condolences. Rest in peace. We are here for your family.
Kumar Family
July 28, 2014
Bunny has been like a member of my family longer than I can remember. She will be missed by me and my whole family.
Lesley
July 28, 2014
May the beautiful memories of your loved one provide solace and strength to you and your family during this difficult time. May you also find much comfort in God's promise of life without end in Paradise. Matthew 5:5 Acts 25:15
Patty & Tom Latshaw
July 28, 2014
Jhun, Tom and I are so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Marilla & Russ Thompson
July 28, 2014
Bunny was a very special person. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She will be always in our hearts.
Richie Clements
July 28, 2014
Jhun,
What can we say except we are all very sad! 39 wonderful years. Thank God you had her this long! Our deepest sympathy!
Corise Morrison
July 28, 2014
Jhun, my prayers go out to you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Rita Hollada
July 28, 2014
Jhun and Family: So sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you at this sad time.
Jana Critchfield
July 28, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family may the Grace of God be with you all during this time.
TJ Johnston
July 28, 2014
Thinking of you - hurting with you - praying for you.
Corise Morrison
July 28, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Melody Merin
July 28, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May your fond memories comfort you during this difficult time.
Barbara Spriggs
July 28, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 28, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Isabelle Heatherington
July 28, 2014
Our prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Your friends at ASI and EINS
Patty Templeton-Jones
July 28, 2014
May God send you peace at this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Greta Richardson
July 28, 2014
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Freda Copeland
July 28, 2014
My deepest sympathies for your loss. My prayers go out to the family, may God bless you during this time of sorrow.
Carolann Whitfield
July 28, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Jim Meyer
July 28, 2014
Very sad to hear of your loss. May my thoughts and prayers be with you and your family.
Vicky Degraffenreid
July 28, 2014
My prays go out to you and your family
Jennifer Barr
July 28, 2014
Please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ruth Bennett
July 28, 2014
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Patricia Mulvania
July 28, 2014
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
July 28, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Though the years Bunny was happy and full of life, she will be missed.
Chuck & Vicky DiNenna
July 28, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Joycelyn Collins
July 28, 2014
To Jhun and the family: So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you, and I am praying for the peace of God in your hearts during this difficult time.
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