J. Cruz Colunga, age 81, passed away on July 16, 2017 in Chicago Illinois. He was born on May 3, 1936 in Jalisco to Jose Colunga y Rufina Hernández de Colunga. He married Maria del Socorro in 1959 and the couple had 8 children. He was a laborer at MW Periscope Inc. where he worked for more than 14 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding bicycles, listening to music, playing with his grandchildren and spending time with his family. His family and friends will always remember him as a loving person, hard worker, compassion, and happy.