Cruz Franco Solis, of La Coste, passed away on September 17, 2021 at the age of 94. She was born September 14, 1927 in La Coste, Texas, one of eight children born to Julio Solis and Francisca Franco Solis.

Cruz grew up in La Coste, Texas with her five sisters and two brothers. When she was younger, Cruz played a twelve-string guitar in a band with her brother, Margarito, and Jose Olivan. They would play at dances, weddings, and other events.

In later years she worked on a vegetable farm and was a field harvester. Cruz was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.

Survivors include her children, Juan Avila, Jr. (Brenda Criado) of La Coste, and Emma Gonzales (Juan) of La Coste; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; sisters, Maria Solis of La Coste, and Claudia Hinojosa of La Coste; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Cruz was preceded in death by her parents, Julio and Francisca Solis; sisters, Consuelo Botello, Norberta Gomez, and Romana Frias; and her brothers, Margarito Solis and Jose Solis.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. The Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in La Coste. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Cemetery in La Coste.

A Bereavement Luncheon at the Our Lady of Grace Parish Hall will immediately follow the interment.

Memorials may be made in Cruz's memory to the charity of your choice.