Nelly Ann Cruz
November 21, 1965 – December 25, 2020
Nelly Ann Cruz passed away on Christmas day 2020. She was born on November 21, 1965 in El Paso, Texas to Rudolfo (Rudy) & Maria Cruz. She is survived by her sister Sofia Howerton from New Mexico, her companion of eleven years Henry Martinez, and her three kids; a black one, a brown one and a white one All Chihuahuas. Her kids were her life.
Nelly was a head cheerleader at Marycrest High school. She had an associate degree from parks business college and received a diploma as an Esthetician. She was a part owner of family ownded Lupitas Mexican restaurant, for ten years, was a director for John Robert Powers Modeling Agency for three years, worked for medical ops management. For two years, Sally Beauty supply and Boulder sign company and Sachs Fifth Ave. in Cherry Creek since 2002 Till the present. She started her own company called "Nelli Cosmetics" and had a shop in cherry creek. Nelly didn't want a funeral and just wanted to be cremated. She was a Devoted Catholic, loved motorcycles, was very well liked, had a great sense of humor, and always dressed to the nines. No services are planned at this time. An announcement will be made in late spring or early summer regarding a memorial celebration of her life.