He was born in Batesville, TX on July 16, 1951 to parents Pascual and Petra (Munoz) Cruz, they preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his brother Felix Cruz and his sister Tia Pana.
On June 28, 1972 Carmelo married San Juana Renteria in Houston, she passed away on April 26, 2020.
Carmelo is survived by his children, Juan Carlos (Alba) Peralez, Jesus “Jesse” (Elva) Cruz and Maria Carmen (Martin) Rios, his grandchildren, Martin, Anna, Juan, Stephanie, Jesus, Irma, Adam, Monica, Maria, Joe, Pascual and his great grandchildren, Lilianna, Gael and Eliana.
Carmelo graduated from Uvalde High School and worked as a truck driver for 36 years with Central Freight Lines, was a member of The Knights of Columbus and loved Astros Baseball, Texans Football, deer hunting and cooking.
A visitation for Carmelo will be held Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Calvary Hill Funeral Home, 21723 Aldine-Westfield Road, Humble, with a Rosary service starting at 6:00 p.m.
Funeral services will take place on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, at the funeral home. A committal service will be held after the funeral service at Calvary Hill Cemetery, 21723 Aldine-Westfield Road, Humble, TX.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.CalvaryHillFuneralHome.com for the Cruz family.