Brenda Denise Kruse
August 13, 1975 ~ November 15, 2022
Born in:
San Antonio, Texas
Resided in:
San Antonio, Texas
Brenda Denise Kruse gained her heavenly wings Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the age of 47. She was born in San Antonio, Texas August 13, 1975 to Thelma Lou Sims Kruse and her late father, Franklin James Kruse. Brenda was a graduate of East Central High School class of 1993 and received her Bachelors degree from University of the Incarnate Word in 2014.
She was a fun-loving person who loved the outdoors, hunting with her father. She loved the beach and enjoyed spending time with family and friends at the coast. Brenda worked for Republic Services and her favorite moments were entertaining at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Her beautiful smile and kind soul will be dearly missed.
She is preceded in death by her father, Franklin James Kruse; her grandparents both maternal and paternal. Brenda will be dearly missed by her mother, Tina Kruse; her siblings, Tammy Flanagan(Tom), James Kruse (Tiffany), Sandra Knopp; nieces and nephews, Alexandrea Trujillo (Steven), Dillon Kruse (Amanda), Danny Flanagan, Dalton Flanagan, Hanna Kruse, Harper Kruse; great nieces and nephews, Emma, Oliver, Hunter, Tyler and Noah; her beloved dog, Louie. Also, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
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Visitation: November 19, 2022 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
MeadowLawn Funeral Home
5611 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX United States
78220
www.meadowlawnmemorialpark.com
Memorial Service: November 19, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
MeadowLawn Chapel
5611 E. Houston St.
San Antonio, TX United States
78220
www.meadowlawnmemorialpark.com
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My baby my ham I will miss you with all my and soul l love you my dear brenda
I am so, so sorry for your loss! I worked with Brenda until 2007. She was born the year I graduated high school. At that time she felt like a daughter to me. I loved her laughter, humor, boldness and how she lit up the room.
I can only imagine your pain.
I’m so glad she is with her Daddy now.
Tina, Larry and I send our deepest Condolenses to you and your family. Brenda was a diamond in the rough. She had a little grit about her as a woman that made her stand out in the crowd. We wanted to send our love to all of you. Sorry we could not make the celebration of her life. Larry and Jan
So sorry for the loss of your daughter and beloved sister auntie
RIP sweet girl
My most sincere condolences to all the family. Brenda was such a great friend to me and will be deeply missed.
To the Kruse Family, I am at a loss of words. My sincerest condolences! Please know I you can call on me for anything. Day or night
Goodbyes hurt the most when the story was not finished and it breaks my heart.
I would never imagine that we would lose you so suddenly and so young – it’s too much to bare. We love you so much and our lives will never be the same without you.
~ your friend, Mel (as you always called me)
Brenda will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
RIP Brenda. 🙏❤🙏
Hope Osteen
I’m so blessed that I had the privilege to know you, laugh with you and have some of the funniest and crazy moments ever…
You will forever be in all of our hearts.
May you be at peace in heaven with your dad and grandma. You will be missed by all.
Justin Owen
We grew up together you used to walk around barefoot eating ice cream while Kim and I played basketball on the church slab. We always had good times going out in high school. We were best friends for so long. We did everything together. I’d never been happier or more in love. Although I love now and can be happy our was one that can never be recreated. Thank you for sharing with me that time in my life and letting me know what real love and happiness is. I knew I’d found my true ride or die when we left midnight rodeo and a bunch of guys came out from around some cars and surrounded me and jumped me with no hesitation you ran in fists swinging yelling leave him alone when you hit the first guy he swung and gave you a black eye but that gave me just the split second I needed to see the beer bottle I grabbed broke it over the guys head that hit you the shoved the broken glass into the face of the next closest they ran off after that. I knew when you did that selfless act I’d found my number one. We had many adventures in our years we we both barely making any money but we were happy. You got me my job a bfi where I learned my trade operating equipment. It’s the thing that just comes natural for me. And I owe it all to you. Rest easy my best friend my partner although life took us in different directions I never once stopped thinking of you. And I’m sorry I failed you and didn’t save you because before anybody else I was aware of the demons. I honestly thought as tough and savvy as you were you’d beat it but it only got worse. I love you Brenda ( you always loved hearing me say your name) I hope you can hear it now. I’ll sure miss you. Ours was a love that could never be again. But at least we had it for a time.
Kruse Family – there are no words to take this pain away, please know that you are in my prayers.
May our Lord and Savior bring you peace and comfort, may you feel his presence and his precious hands holding you.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
I loved you from the minute you were born you have always been such a kind and sweet person that smile would light up the room I hold you in my heart forever rest on the wings of angels I love you Brenda
Tina, I am so sorry for your loss.
Steve