Theldra F. Santacruz (nee Von Gruenigen), of Wesley Chapel, Florida, 83, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on Wednesday, April, 28, 2021.

She was the beloved wife of nearly 63 years to Jose I. Santacruz; cherished mother of Rita Santacruz, David (Evelyn) Santacruz, and Jose A. (Yvette) Santacruz; loving grandmother to Ariana Santacruz, Briana Santacruz, Ciara Santacruz, Isaac Santacruz, Ysette Santacruz, Joshua Caraballo, Nykko Caraballo, and Jennifer (Andrew) Jordan; loving great-grandmother to Rooke Jordan, Asa Jordan, Esmae Caraballo, Benicio Caraballo, and Amilia Caraballo; dearest sister to Charles Von Gruenigen; and a dear sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, and friend to many.

A visitation will be held from 10am-12pm on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Hodges Family Funeral Home (36327 SR 54, Zephyrhills, FL, 33541).

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Theldra's memory to the Dave Roever Foundation (817.238.2000) or the Sanctuary of Hope (800.854.9899).

Hodges Family Funeral Home, Zephyrhills