Jose Ramon Cruz Abraham III, age 24 of Sarasota, passed away July 4, 2016 in the loving arms of his family. He was born November 1, 1991 in Sarasota to Jose Cruz Jr. and Mayra Valles.
Jose will be most remembered for his loving personality and his cleverness. Jose’s family proudly watched him graduate in 2010 in the top 4 percent of his class. He was a member of the National Junior Society, the National Honor Society, and played in the Braden River High School Marching Band. Jose received a Ronald McDonald Scholarship in 2008. He also was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church.
Jose is survived by his father, Jose R. Cruz Jr.; his mother, Mayra I. Valles; his brothers, Jovan O. Valles and Jinob Jose Cruz; his sister, Liamar D. Valles; and his many extended family and friends who love and will deeply miss Jose.
A funeral service for Jose will be July 10, 2016 at 9 am at Palms Robarts Funeral Home; 170 Honore Ave in Sarasota.
Visitation will be on July 9, 2016 from 5-8 pm at Palms Robarts Funeral Home.