He is preceded in death by his mother, Juanita A. Cruz.
He is survived by his wife, Gricelda "Gracie" A. Cruz; children, Analissa A. Veja (Martin), Elena Isabel Cruz; granddaughter, Sophia Reyna Vega. He is also survived by his father, John F. Cruz, Jr., sisters, Viola "Vobby" Martinez and husband Roger, Mary Luisa Campos and husband Richard; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. He worked at Kate Schenck for 17 years. The family would like to thank Fresenius Dialysis Center for the 10 years of care given to him.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Trevino Funeral Home, 2525 Palo Alto Rd. from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. A mass of resurrection will be held on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church with interment to follow at First Memorial Park Cemetery.