Larry. Can’t believe you are gone. Still remember like it was when I attended my first cardinals game (go cardinals) you and everyone else. You were great person to around with. Always laughing and cracking jokes with everyone and to everyone. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Tio larry, when I think of you all I can think about is nothing but funny memories and happy times. That’s how I’ll always continue to remember you to be. You were always the center of attention because you brought life into every room you walked into. I think all your nieces and nephews know what I’m talking about when I say “ugly!”. I know I used to loathe hearing that when I was younger but I wish I can hear you say it a thousand more times. Not only did you make us laugh, but you were such a great cook. You had so much talent. We were so so lucky to have you cook for our entire family every year. I can’t believe we’ll never get to taste your amazing food again. I wish we had more tailgates, holidays, etc. together as a family. This is surreal and we’ll never be the same without you but I know you’ll always be here with us. Please guide us and bring us closer together. We will always keep you in our thoughts and keep those memories alive. Thank you, Tio.  #LarryBirdGang4life 💕

Damn Larry I still can’t believe the news. 😢 I have a ton of memories with you and I will forever cherish them. Thanks for bringing us dinner when you did, for going with me when I went to buy a car (leather seats in Az not a good idea lol), thanks for so many laughs & so many more memories …. I will cherish our last visit together, glad I went to see you. Send the family signs let them know you are at peace and watching over them, it will help ease the pain some. 
Hug my parents for me 🫶🏽 till we meet again primo .. may you rest in peace 🕊️

Larry you were always the life of the party, I remember meeting you when I first joined the family and you dove right in with the jokes and wise cracks, you didn't even give me a chance to feel out of place, thank you for that.  You will be greatly missed but never forgotten. My condolences to the rest of the family.

Dear Dad,
                 Growing up, I wanted to be just like you. Someone everyone loved to have around and be around, Someone who was always ready to help when needed, and someone with a great sense of humor. You were always present and my biggest fan. Even when being my dad was hard because let's be honest, I am just like you in so many ways, you were always there for me. You were present in almost all of my school field trips. You were the person all my friends wanted to be around. I always heard "you're dad's so cool" and I knew I had THE coolest Dad ever. 
When you first found out about Georgia you went from happy dad to a proud grandpa. You wore the title and gray hair with honor. 
I hope Georgia continues to inherit some of your qualities. 
Im so sorry you had to part this world so soon. Your work may be done in this life, but I promise the next one will be beautiful. You've left a big hole in my heart and I honestly don't know what I'm going to do without you. You took a piece of me the day you left and I will never be the same without you.  I hope you are at peace and looking down on all of us with the biggest smile. I hope we all make you proud down here. Please send us signs you're here Dad, I'll look for them.
I will forever love you and miss you for the rest of my life.

-Violeta

My sincerest condolences to the entire family. No words will ever be enough. May you all find the strength to get through this difficult time by being there with each other. Larry has definately left his mark in all our hearts. There are so many fond memories to cherish in your hearts and keep his spirit alive. ♥️

Larry, I have so many nice and fun memories that come to mind with you at so many places. From our younger days up until being adults, you made me laugh anytime you were around. I'm thankful for those memories I have with you and anyone who was with us in those memories knew it was nothing but good times every time.  You will be missed by many of us and I hope you know we all feel your loss in one way or another. One of the last conversations I will remember with you was that we were supposed to stay healthy so we could grow old together with our grandkids. Thank you for being you and the many jokes we had amongst us that noone will ever get. 
Love, your prima Norma

Such great memories every time I went. You never gave me your cheesecake recipe haha. Thank you for the great memories and laughs primo. Please give my mami a big hug from me because I am sure she greeted you in Heaven.

All I have to say is that OUR family will never be the same without you.
This all seems INREAL to me .
I want to wake up from this nightmare!!
You WILL be missed  a lot brother!!
Please 🙏 take care of our mom and keep us all safe, until we meet again.
Love you 😘

Tio Larry, there’s no where to start or to finish. You’ve left us with nothing but memories and pictures we look back on and always have a laugh because you were just that Tio that never had a dull moment. You’ve made our childhood such a memorable time whether it’s when you made waffles in the morning when we slept over, the trip to Disney, or to even us turning around to “Hey ugly!” Just to see you laughing at us is something I’ll always carry.  I will love and miss you always. 
Love, Chickenwing.

I'm going to miss my Tio Larry and his sense of humor, his jokes he made with everyone, and memories made between him and everyone. Love and miss you Tio.       Love, Mari

Im going to miss you tío larry. We will enjoy the many memories and laughs you left with us.  Love Monica

Larry, my Brother...you were taken from us far to soon. You left me some good and some great memories. I can still hear your laugh,  I can still hear your voice. I know your up in paradise looking down on the family, please be there for your Mom, your siblings and as a personal favor, please watch over Carmen, she is my rock! You made things fun every time we'd get together and I'm going to miss that. I can truly say you were one of a kind! You are a Son, you are a Brother but most of all you are loved! I can honestly say I will truly miss you but I know I'll get to see you again, I love and miss you My Brother, till we meet again.  
                                                                          Love & Missing My Brother,  
                                                                                                 Rene Verdugo

Oh Baby Brother, no te imaginas el gran dolor que as dejado en mi Corazón. La vida no va ser igual sin ti, te extranare por siempre y siempre estaras en mi Corazón..I Love you!!

OBITUARY

Lorenzo "Larry" De La Cruz

July 31, 1975 – October 18, 2024

Funeraria del Angel Greer-Wilson Chapel

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