Jesse De La Cruz

Jesse De La Cruz (Mr. D) born on April 15, 1949 entered eternal rest and joined the Lord and his daughter Yvette Marie on October 20, 2016. Jesse was a 1967 graduate of Thomas Edison High School, 1969 graduate of San Antonio College where he earned an associate of science Degree, and 1971 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy earning a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy. Upon graduation, Jesse worked for Summers Drug Stores until 1985. Jesse purchased Buena Vista Pharmacy on January 1, 1986 where he remained until the time of his death. He is preceded in death by his daughter Yvette Marie De La Cruz and father Joe De La Cruz. Jesse is survived by mother, Mary De La Cruz; his wife of 46 years, Sandra De La Cruz, whom he married on January 24, 1970; daughters Yolanda Garcia and Yvonne De La Cruz; granddaughter Victoria; grandsons: Patrick, Nathaniel, Levi; sister Gloria Ramos; many dear cousins, nieces, nephews, and many close personal friends. Jesse will be remembered as an avid baseball fan whose favorite team was the N.Y Yankees where he attended several World Series games. Being one that loved to travel, Jesse and Sandra visited several locations including Monterrey, Mexico City, The Caribbean, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Washington D.C., Alaska, Boston Martha’s Vineyard and New York City. Jesse always strived to help his customers at his pharmacy, especially the elderly whom he often personally delivered medication to after hours. He often gave medication at no charge to his elderly patients who could not afford their medications. Jesse donated both of his corneas to two individuals in need at the time of his death. The family will receive guests on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 5:00p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00p.m. A procession will depart the funeral home on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 9:15a.m. to celebrate at 10:00a.m. Mass of Resurrection at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Mission South Burial Park. Don’t grieve for me. I’m free. I’m following a path I chose for me. I took a hand when I heard the call, turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. If my parting has left a void then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, oh yes these things too, I will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full. I savored much. Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief. Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me. God heard my plea and set me free. “I love you Sandra, and I won’t enter the gates until you’re there with me.”

Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Roy Akers, San Antonio, TX.