Maria Paz C. Banzales

Maria Paz C. Banzales (aka Maria Paz Cabredo Banzagales), age 98 years old, died peacefully of natural causes on December 6, 2020 in Riverside, Ca. She is survived by her children Reynaldo Cruz of Albay, Philippines; Lutz Alsup (Joe Michale) of Beumont, TX; Ramon Cruz (Kremhilda) of Marikina, Philippines; Salve Cruz Isbell (Patrick) of Riverside, CA; Henry Padua of Liberty, New York; Annie Loucks (Jerry) of Liberty, New York; her sister Adela Banzagales Quiambao of Proj. 4 QC, Philippines and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Casiano Banzagales and Sabiniana Bayonito Cabredo of Albay, Philippines; by her husband Henry Padua of Honolulu, Hawaii; and by her siblings Delfin, Eleuteria, Cecilio, Soledad, Remedios, Ramon and Jose.

She enjoys cooking for her family and often travelled to the Philippines. She was a sociable person and made friends wherever she went. She will be remembered as someone who has a heart of gold, very generous and always giving.