Carmen L. Cruz Rodriguez
Carmen L. Cruz Rodriguez
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Carmen Cruz Rodriguez Obituary
SOUTHBRIDGE - Carmen L. Crus Rodriguez, 74, peacefully passed away at the Webster Manor Rehabilitation & Health Care Center on September 30th, 2025.
Carmen is lovingly remembered by her brother, Juan Cruz of New York and her sister, Maria Cruz of New York, and her nieces and nephews, Maryline, Jimmy, Angel and Meri.
She was predeceased by her parents, Celto and Petra (Rodriguez) Cruz, as well as her brothers, Dionicio Cruz, Edelio Rodriguez, Pablo Lavoy and Feliciano Cruz, and her sisters, Rosa Cruz and Emilia Cruz.
Carmen dedicated her life to serving others, taking great pride in her work as a Personal Care Assistant during her time in Puerto Rico. In addition to her professional endeavors, she found joy and fulfillment as a member of the RMG Day Program, where she connected with her community. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she greatly valued her time spent attending church, drawing strength and comfort from her beliefs.
A funeral service to honor Carmen’s life will be held on Thursday, October 9th, 2025, at Noon in the Belanger Bullard Funeral Home, located at 51 Marcy Street, Southbridge MA 01550. Calling hours are prior to the services, from 10AM-12PM. A graveside service will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Southbridge.
An online guestbook and tribute video will be available to celebrate Carmen's life at belangerfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Oct
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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Belanger Bullard Funeral Home
51 Marcy Street, Southbridge, MA 01550
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12:00 p.m.
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51 Marcy Street, Southbridge, MA 01550
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