Oscar was born in Oaxaca, Mexico on June 29, 1974. He was one of five children born to his mother, Antonina Cruz. As a teenager and into his early adulthood, Oscar was a folkloric dancer who traveled widely, in Mexico and abroad, to dance at festivals and special events with his dance group. He married Jessica Robles in May 2008.
Oscar was skilled in many areas, including photography, painting, drawing, gardening, and cooking. He especially enjoyed landscape photography and cooking traditional Mexican dishes. He could repair absolutely anything and often would make it better than new. He was an avid fan of Mexican soccer and loved playing baseball with his son Dylan. Oscar was a devoted son, brother, father and husband.
He is survived by his wife Jessica, daughter Camila, son Dylan, mother Antonina, siblings Sylvia, Rosario, Beatriz, and Ivan, and many nieces and nephews he adored.