Cristina Beltran-Angulo

Beloved mother, wife and nana, Cristina Beltran Angulo passed away on July 28, 2024 in Tempe, Arizona. Born in Bavispe, Mexico on March 31, 1938 as daughter of Ignacia and Juan Beltran. Cristina was the 4th of 8 children.  All siblings preceded her in death with the exception of her brother Juan Beltran. 

As a young adult, Cristina was very independent. She left her family and friends to work as a nanny in Los Angeles, California.  Returning a few years later, she continued as a nanny in Mexico. 

In April of 1965, she married her one true love Victor Angulo.  In 1966, Cristina and Victor moved to Phoenix, Arizona in search of a better life in the US.  Both worked hard to build a life and raise 4 daughters.  Although Cristina never held a typical 9-5 job, she worked hard at being an amazing housewife. The family moved to Tempe, AZ in 1986.  Shortly after moving, Cristina began attending Holy Spirit Catholic Church and became a US citizen. 

Cristina loved her family and especially adored all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was proud of the fact that she had a total of 36 grand and great-grandchildren. 

Cristina cherished the sanctity of marriage and was forever loyal to her husband. She spent her very last day in their Tempe home with him.

Cristina was a caring and loving wife, mother and nana and she will be missed by many. 

Cristina is survived by her husband, Victor, four daughters, Christine (Michael), Maria, Sylvia and Leticia (Ruben) and their 35 grand/ great grandchildren.