ALICE BALLESTEROS CRUZ

June 9, 1947 — November 14, 2025

Globe, AZ; San Tan Valley, AZ

With hearts full of love and a lifetime of stories, we remember Alice Ballesteros Cruz, who passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2025, surrounded by her family. Alice was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, remembered not only for her deep love for family, but also for her strong will, sharp wit, and larger-than-life spirit that made her truly unforgettable.

She was born on June 9, 1947, in Douglas, Arizona, to Edosilda Mendez Ballesteros (aka “Grandma Luna”) and Guillermo Manuel Ballesteros (aka “Tata Old Man”). In 1966, Alice married the love of her life, Macario Molina Cruz, and together they built a marriage that lasted an incredible 59 years—a partnership filled with loyalty, humor, and the occasional argument that Alice always won, whether she was right or not.

As a beautician for more than 30 years, Alice dedicated her life to making others “purty and shiny,” while offering the kind of sharp, honest advice that only she could deliver. She approached life with strong opinions, stubborn determination, and a humor that caught you off guard and made you love her even more.

 Alice found joy in the simple parts of life: crocheting, reading the first and last pages of books, going on walks, and visiting and gossiping (a lot) with friends. Alice’s Catholic faith was central in her life, and she prayed for her loved ones often. She also enjoyed Paul Anka, Judge Judy, Blake Shelton, Hallmark movies, moon pies, black licorice, potted plants, and criticizing her husband’s cooking. Alice loved calling each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren just to check in, celebrate them, or offer a strong opinion about what they should be doing, and sometimes to fill them in on the latest family updates, whether they wanted to hear them or not. 

Alice is survived by her devoted husband, Macario; their four children, Cynthia Cruz, Rose Marie Cruz, Joey Cruz, and John Paul Cruz; 19 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren, who will grow up hearing stories of her feisty humor, fierce love, and strong spirit. She will be deeply missed for her loud voice across the room, her phone calls just to gossip, her relentless checking up on everyone, and her lovable knack for being a pain in the butt. Even in passing, Alice’s family knows she is still talking, will still find ways to offer her opinions and will continue to love them fiercely.

Visitation for Alicie Cruz will be Friday November 21,2025 at 5:00pm and Rosary at 6:00pm at Lamont Mortuary and Funeral Mass will be November 22,2025 at 11:00am with burial to follow after at Globe Cemetery. 

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