Ana T. Cruz, “TeTe”, 66, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family at her Lancaster home on Thursday, February 14, after a lengthy illness.  Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Ana was the daughter of Santos Cruz of Ponce, and the late Luz Maria Cruz. 

A homemaker, TeTe enjoyed cooking the traditional Puerto Rican foods, reading, and doing word search puzzles.  She loved being “Abuela”, and spending time with her grandchildren, family, and friends.  She was of the Pentecostal faith.   

In addition to her father,  TeTe is survived by her children, Luz E. Diaz, wife of Edgardo, of Pembroke Pines, FL, Juan Santiago, husband of Isabel, of Jefferson, GA, Norma I. Rodriguez, wife of Adrian, Jr. of Lancaster, Jose A. Santiago of Lancaster, Carlos D. Santiago of Florida, and Ana M. Cruz, wife of Francisco Vazquez, Jr. of Lancaster, 23 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 1 brother, and 4 sisters, and her companion of 24 years, Jorge O. Rivera.  She was preceded in death by her mother, and son, Jose E. Matos. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service at First Spanish Assembly of God, 626 S. Duke St., Lancaster on Monday, February 18, 2008 at 11:30 AM, with Rev. Mario Nieves officiating.  A viewing will be held at the church from 10 until 11:30 AM.  Interment will be in Mellinger's Mennonite Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ana’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.  Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Lancaster in charge of arrangements. 

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