Rodolfo T. Cruz

Rodolfo “Rudy” Trevino Cruz, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, March 21, 2018 of natural causes. Rudy was born May 1, 1928 in San Antonio, Texas to Rodolfo and Josefa Cruz. Left behind to cherish his memory are his children; Rudy Cruz Jr., Gerardo M. Cruz Sr. and wife Ruth G. Cruz, Edward M. Cruz and wife Susana Avina and Rebecca Cruz Dessenberger and husband Richard B. Dessenberger; his grandchildren; Gerardo M. Cruz Jr. and wife Chrystal T. Cruz, Katherine Rodriquez, Christopher Eduardo Cruz, Victoria G. Cruz, Evan Avina, Jeremy Joshua Cruz and Calvin Cruz Dessenberger and his great grandchildren; Lilly Olivia Cruz, Isabella Torres, Christopher Anthony Cruz and Johnny Rodriquez, Jr.. Also left behind is the mother of his children; Guadalupe M. Cruz and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rudy was a loving and caring father who devoted his life to his children. He worked as a motor rebuilder and retired from Vilven Motor Rebuilding in the 90’s. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 30, 2018 from 5:00 – 9:00 PM with the rosary being recited at 7:00 PM. The Funeral Service will commence at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 31, 2018. All services will be held at Crespo Funeral Home Broadway, 4136 Broadway St. Houston, Texas 77087 and Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale St. Houston, Texas 77023.