In loving memory
Mariana (Maria) Angelica Cruz
January 8, 1945 – August 3, 2024
Lived 79 years
Holy Cross Cemetery · Glastonbury, Connecticut
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1945
Born January 8
1946
Mariana was 1 when "It's a Wonderful Life" opened in theaters
1955
Mariana was 10 when Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat
1969
Mariana was 24 when the Woodstock music festival opened
1976
Mariana was 31 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1982
Mariana was 37 when Michael Jackson released "Thriller"
1997
Mariana was 52 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2001
Mariana was 56 when Apple introduced the iPod
2010
Mariana was 65 when Instagram was launched
2022
Mariana was 77 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2024
Passed away August 3, age 79
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Holy Cross Cemetery
Glastonbury, Connecticut
Plot: Private Estate
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