Andrew M Cruz Sr. 11/10/30 - 10/9/16, born and raised in Dallas in "El Barrio". Survived by his devoted and loving wife of 63 years Belen Lopez Cruz, children, Amelia Vargas (Joe), Andrew Jr, Joe Steven, Paul (Loli), Rachel Cruz, Mary Cruz, Patty Martinez(Gabriel), Michael (Lucy) ,Chris Cruz and Armando Rojas. 25 Grandchildren, 41 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great-Great Grandchildren. Predeceased by parents, Jesus and Maria M Cruz, Siblings, Socorro Lara Martinez, Jose Cruz, Solomon Cruz and Teresa Carvajal. Once a Marine, always a Marine. Served in the Korean Conflict, Purple Heart recipient. Retired from the post office after 30 years. 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. Musician by Heart since an early age. And an avid Dallas Cowboy Fan. Dad you lived a full and exciting life, with so much joy and tons of laughter. He will be missed immensely.
