Maria Elena Cruz Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Maria Elena Cruz of Chattanooga, Tennessee is shared. Maria, born on November 9, 1969, passed away on July 15, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Maria will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Maria by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Maria is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Maria’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.

She was predeceased by: her brother Adolfo Cruz. She is survived by: her husband Edgar Figueroa of Chattanooga, TN; her daughters, Ashley Guadalupe Figueroa Cruz of Chattanooga, TN, Angie Elena Figueroa of Chattanooga, TN and Ayanna Xiomara Figueroa Cruz of Chattanooga, TN; her parents, Maria Mayen Cruz of Chattanooga, TN and Rafael Romeo Cruz of Chattanooga, TN; and her siblings, Socorro Cruz of Chattanooga, TN, Delfina Cruz of Chattanooga, TN, Antonio Cruz and Rafael Cruz of Chattanooga, TN. She is also survived by other relatives and dear friends.