Debbie Ann Kralovetz Cruse, 63 of Santa Fe passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026. She was born on January 19, 1963 to Richard and Sandra Kralovetz in Phoenix, Arizona.

She was a resident of Santa Fe for over 20 years, formerly of Phoenix. Debbie worked as a Secretary for Midwest Steel Co. Inc. & alongside her husband Lonnie as a devoted professional well known horse trainer.

Debbie was deeply loved by everyone who had the privilege to knowing her and by all those whose lives she touched. Debbie’s kindness, generosity, and gentleness touched the lives of every person and animal. She will live on in our hearts and her legacy will never be forgotten.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard & Sandra Kralovetz. Debbie is survived by her husband of 41 years, Lonnie Cruse, daughter Carissa Dawn Montes and husband Ricardo, son Colton Cruse and wife Sarah and their son Carson Cruse, sister Tammy Horton and husband Keith and brother Rodger Kralovetz and wife Michelle.

A visitation will be on Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 9:00am-10:00am, with the service to follow at 10:00am at the Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque with Pastor Wes Owens officiating.

The family welcomes flowers in memory of Debbie. Flowers may be sent to Crowder Funeral Home, located at 401 Texas Ave, La Marque, Texas

For those who would like to make a donation in her honor, contributions may be made to the Appaloosa Youth Association at www.appaloosa.com/StoreDonation. Please select “Appaloosa Youth Association” and include “In memory of Debbie Cruse” in the notes section.