Ricardo Angeles Cruz

“Rick” or “Carding” (as he was affectionately known) was born April 3, 1939 to Francisco and Felicidad Cruz in Manila, Philippines. He attended Far Eastern University in Manila then enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served in the Vietnam War and retired after 20 years of proud service. He then went on to complete another 16 more years in civil service. He was a member of Fil-Am Vets of Hampton Roads and the United Ilocano Assoc. of Tidewater. He was also a member of Tidewater Christian Church where he shared his passion for cooking and singing for others.

Besides his wife of 57 years, Luzviminda P. Cruz, he is survived by his sons (and spouses), Enrique (Kathleen) of Virginia Beach, Hector (Sonya) of Chesapeake, and Ronald (Maricel) of Herndon; as well as his grandchildren, Erica, Devon, Sarah, Olivia, Micah, Ava, and his great-grandchildren, Jayden, Rowan, Elianna, Mila, and Olivia expected in March 2023.

A viewing and memorial service will be held Thursday, February 23, 2023 at the Woodlawn Funeral Home in Norfolk at 5 PM.

He will be laid to rest the following day (FRI, FEB 24, 11 AM) at the Horton Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk, VA.