Mary Ann Cruz Duran

Mary Ann Cruz Duran of Pueblo, CO departed from this world to meet her maker on June 2, 2022. She was born Oct. 12, 1951 to Josephine Santistevan and Manuel Cruz who precede her in death, along with beloved husband, Nazario Duran ; brothers, Henry, Ray. And Jessie Modesto Sandoval; twin infant sisters; adopted parents, Silvie and Henrietta Smith.

She was a 1971 graduate of Central High School.

She leaves to cherish her memory; daughters, Vanessa Baca and Sabrina Baca; grandchildren, Angel, Stacy, Emelicia, Jayden, and Nathan; siblings, Raymond (Dina) Sandoval and Betty (Frank) Perez, Elizabeth Lopez, Connie Jacquez, Jeanette (Dennis) Pacheco; sister-in-law, Magdaline Sandoval, numerous other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.

She will be missed by all who were fortunate to have known her. She loved her family with all her heart, to include cousins, nephews, nieces, and extended family, and friends. She was a fighter, a warrior, a true inspiration to all of us with her bravery. Forever loved, and deeply missed…

I have fought a good fight…

I have finished my course…

I have kept the faith…

Celebration of Life 10a.m. Wednesday June 15, 2022, New Beginnings Church.