Natalie Cruz Deniz

Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.

So sorry to learn of Natalie passing, she had the most beautiful smile and was such a joy to be around. She will be missed by all of those who were blessed to have had her in their lives.

She always had that pretty smile when she met you anywhere. So sorry to hear of her passing and she was such a gracious, lovely lady I was honored to know.

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He than looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face. He saw your path was difficult, and he closed your weary eyes. He whispered to you “Peace Be Thine” and gave you wings to fly. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. For part of us went with you on the day God called you home. It was a privilege to have known Natalie. Rest well in God's Garden Natalie.

Johnny, I am so sorry to hear of Natalie (Cruz). My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time and always. She was truly an awesome person and one that will be missed. In great remembrance, Charlotte (McCulley) Lander

Johnny...I'm so sorry to hear of Natalie's passing. May a quite peace find you and Angela with time. Your treasured memories will one day be a source of joy. My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days to come. Sincerely, Melonie Meisner-Lizak

Dear Johnny and Angela... Our sincere condolences on the loss of Natalie. May our gracious God give you both his grace and peace as you face the days ahead. I'm so glad I gave her a hug when she was leaving St. Agnes...blessings.

John ans Angela: Natalie will always be in our hearts. I'm so thankful to God that I had such a beautiful friend who often called me her sister. I'm very grateful for the time that God allowed me to be with her. I will miss her very much. My family and I loved her very much. She was unique, and a very beautiful person who loved the Lord with all her heart. We pray that God will comfort you and give you strength.

Our sincere sympathy for your loss of Natalie. We first met Natalie when she was our oldest daughter, Melissa's kindergarten teacher at Dixieland Elem. Over the years whenever we saw Natalie she always asked how Melissa was doing. May you have many happy memories of your days with Natalie. Roger and Laurel Belden

Natalie was a wonderful person who dedicated 38 years as a teacher and counselor to children and adults in the community of Madera. She was involved in many activities to help Mexican children through AMAE. I have many good memories of fundraisers and get togethers at her home.

Mrs. Deniz always had a welcoming smile and warm laugh to share with those around her. As a college friend of Angela's, I always felt that she enjoyed our silly escapades, and laughed along with us. Warm, loving and with tremendous energy and spirit--that's how i will always think of Mrs Deniz. And she was lucky enough to give those same qualities to her daughter. What a blessing.

I was so sorry to hear of Nataie's passing. I knew Natalie through her work with the adult school and my work at Social Services as we served many of the same young families a few years ago. She was a joy to work with and had a passion for education. May God Bless you through this difficult time.

Mrs.Deniz was a wonderful counsler and somebody you can go and talk to when we had problem in school. Natalie you will be deeply miss by your student of class of 1988. My condolences to the Deniz family

Johnny and Angela, Natalie was a wonderful person. I will always remember her infectious smile and laugh. I'm so glad we all could be together in Tahoe last November. I wish I could be with the family at this time but know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Betty

John, All my best, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Kenny

On behalf of the Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE)I would like to let Natalie's family know how much AMAE appreciates the dedication and help Natalie gave towards AMAE. She was not only a founding member but also served as president, Vice-president and Treasurer. She also served on many committees and events. AMAE has grown and become an asset to the community in Madera because of people like Natalie. Madera AMAE Chapter President

Johnny my prayers go out to you and your family. God bless you. Carmen Dr Walters's Nurse

Natalie was my counselor at TJ her very first year there. Even after that year, she always spoke and smiled whenever I would see her. She was wonderful person! My deepest condolences go to her family at this time. May God grant you His peace.

To John and Angela,my deepest sympathy on the loss of Natalie. She was a good friend and mentor to me. I will always remember her smile whenever she ran into you. We can take comfort in knowing that she is at peace and with our Lord. God Bless you and your family. Until we meet again my dear friend.

The few times that I encountered Natalie, I always felt her welcome and her sweet heart. I feel blessed that I met her, I know now she is blissful heaven along side all the saints. I pray that our Lord bless her family and her closest friends with peace. Love Bertha