Marina Isabel Guzman Cruz

Marina Isabel Guzman Cruz, 55, of Groesbeck, Texas, left us on August 5, 2024, in La Union, El Salvador.

Born on September 11, 1968, in La Union, El Salvador, Marina was the beloved daughter of Maria Guzman and Petronilo Benitez. In 1993, she immigrated to the United States, where she pursued her dreams and opened Mi Rancho Mexican Restaurant on August 11, 2003, in Groesbeck, Texas. Her restaurant quickly became a beloved staple of the community.

In 1982, Marina met Richard Cruz in El Salvador, and together they built a beautiful life. They were blessed with three children: Dinora Guzman Barco, David Guzman, and Moises Guzman.

A service to honor Marina's life will be held at the First Baptist Church of Marquez for a family-led memorial on Saturday, August 17, 2024, beginning at 3:00 p.m. and continuing through the night, until 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Burial will follow in Faulkenberry Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to her husband Richard or daughter Dinora to assist with funeral expenses.

Marina Isabel Guzmán Cruz, de 55 años, de Groesbeck, Texas, nos dejó el 5 de agosto de 2024, en La Unión, El Salvador.

En 1982, Marina conoció a Richard Cruz en El Salvador y juntos construyeron una hermosa vida. Fueron bendecidos con tres hijos: Dinora Guzmán Barco, David Guzmán y Moisés Guzmán.

Se llevará a cabo un servicio para honrar la vida de Marina en la Primera Iglesia Bautista de Márquez para un memorial dirigido por la familia el sábado 17 de agosto de 2024, a partir de las 3:00 p. m. y durante la noche, hasta las 8:00 a. m. del domingo 18 de agosto de 2024. El entierro seguirá en el cementerio de Faulkenberry. En lugar de flores, la familia solicita amablemente que se hagan donaciones a su esposo Richard o a su hija Dinora para ayudar con los gastos del funeral.