Jovita Diaz Cruz age 87 of Kenedy died Sept. 27, 2010.  She was born Feb. 15, 1923 in Pettus, TX to the late Doroteo and Anita Pena Cruz.  She is also preceded in death by her husband Luis Cruz,  Brothers Jose Maria Diaz, Isidoro Diaz,  Gregoria Diaz. And Candido Diaz. She is survived  by her daughters, Linda and husband Carlo Chapa of Kenedy, Sylvia and Henry Garza of Stafford, TX, Dora and her husband Domingo Gonzales of Natalia, TX, Amalia and husband Richard Montemayor of Missouri City, TX, and Ofelia Cruz of Spring, TX.  Sons Joe and his wife Elvira Cruz of Kenedy, and Genaro Cruz of Kenedy.  Sisters Lala Rodriguez of Karnes City, Beatrice Perez of Kenedy and Petra Vasquez of San Antonio. 19 Grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren.

Rosary will be recited Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Eckols Chapel.  Mass will be celebrated Thursday September 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in the Loma Alta Cemetery.