Crucita R. Espinoza

Crucita R. Espinoza, of Holbrook, Navajo County, Arizona peacefully passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on October 11, 2013 at her home in Holbrook. She was 83. Crucita was born to the late Doroteo and Lucinan Domingez on May 3, 1930 in Winslow, Navajo County, Arizona. She always kept her mind busy, whether it was reading a good book, the Arizona Republic from cover to cover or even the encyclopedia. She had many different articles that she would cut out of the paper and eventually she would turn them into scrapbooks. Crucita enjoyed puzzles and always felt, that too, would keep her "sharp." An avid dancer she loved different types of music and was great at all types of dance. She enjoyed sewing and playing Bingo but she found her most joy when her family would visitespecially her grandchildren. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary Post #37 in Holbrook and The Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church also in Holbrook. She is survived by her previous husband and dear friend, Tony Espinoza; children, Priscilla Naranjo (Tom Derse), Carol Espinoza and Anthony Espinoza; grandchildren, Jason Ulibarri (Alli), Eraina Naranjo (Tolino Coronado), Jarod Ulibarri (Celia Eckrote); great-grandchildren, Daijerin Coronado, Gage Coronado, Aramis Coronado, Mariah Bader, Mateo Ulibarri, Gabriel Ulibarri, Isaac Ulibarri; brothers, Anastacio Domingez (Joann) and Joe Domingez. She was preceded in death by sisters, Delores Lopez, Dora Brown, Flora Romero and a brother, Alfred Domingez. A memorial service will be held 5:00PM Thursday October 17, 2013 at the family home, 702 N. 2nd St., Holbrook, Arizona.