Cruz Agapito Mandrid August 16, 1935 ~ September 13, 2023

Cruz Agapito Madrid, 88, of La Sal, Utah passed away on Wednesday, September 13 at his home with family at his side.
Cruz was born in Abiquiu, New Mexico on August 16, 1935. He was raised in a small community located in Northern New Mexico overlooking the beautiful verdant Chama River Valley. There he developed his passion and appreciation for the great outdoors.
Soon after, he met the love of his life and his true soulmate, Mary Francis Lovato of Gallina, New Mexico. They married and had seven children: Jeannie Johnston (Richard), Verlene Butts, Donna Boyer, Diane Lovato, deceased, Shirley Veenis (Steve), Rudy Madrid (Carol) and Mitch Madrid (Sandy, deceased). Survivors also include his sister Isabel War (Archie), 16 Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
They moved to Moab, Utah where he began his career working for many of the top uranium mines. Even though it was a dangerous and hazardous work environment he persevered, working in the industry for over 30 years.
Cruz was a avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, and farming. We will truly miss him and his vitality for life.
Funeral Mass will be held Friday, September 29 at the St. Pius X Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Rosary and Viewing services will be held at the St. Pius X Catholic Church on Thursday, September 28 at 7 p.m. Burial will follow the services on Friday at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
You may send condolences to the family at www.SpanishValleyMortuary.com or www.SVMC.US.