Nora Lee

Cruz

Nora Lee Cruz, 50, a beloved daughter, sister, and aunt, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2025 at the age of 50 in Harlingen, Texas.

Nora was born on January 27, 1975 in San Benito, Texas to Jose E. Suarez & Maria Del Carmen Muniz. She was known for her warm smile, gentle spirit. and her love for life.

She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Jose and Ascencion (Lerma) Suarez, and maternal grandparents, Jesus and Maria Del Carmen (Alayon) Muniz.

Nora leaves behind a legacy of strong family bonds.  She is survived by her common law husband, Arturo Ortiz; her only son, Christian Ortiz; and loving parents, Jose Suarez & Maria del Carmen (Muniz) Suarez. She is dearly loved by her siblings, Gabriel Suarez (Irene Belmares) of Harlingen, Pauline (Daniel) Martinez of San Benito, and Duke (Brenda Herrera) Suarez of Katy, TX.  She leaves behind many other family members and friends that will cherish her memory forever.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

Funeral service and Celebration of Life will be held Saturday evening at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel with Father Horacio Chavarria as celebrant.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Nora Lee Cruz have entrusted her funeral arrangements to Freddy & Lenny Elizondo - Funeral Directors/Owners at Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Avenue Harlingen, TX 78550. You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com