Richard A. (Cuate) Santa Cruz, 83, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on November 27, 2014. He worked for the City of Phoenix for 40 years and also served in the Army National Guard for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Jesus and Maria (Alcorcha) Santa Cruz; his wife Irene (Nena) P. Santa Cruz; his twin brother Rudy Santa Cruz; and his brother Robert Santa Cruz. Richard is survived by his brother Ron Santa Cruz; three daughters Gloria Santa Cruz, Cindy Harmon (Donald), and Alice Medina (Arnold); five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren.