Arthur R. Cruz

with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, surrounded by his family at

his beloved home. He was 64.

Arthur was born April 24, 1957 in Olongapo City, Phillipines, to Daniel

and Amparo Cruz. He graduated from Olongapo High School in 1974

and attended Lorraine Vocational and Techinical School. He met the

love of his life Miriam Medina in 1978 and married in 1983.

His hobbies included family, cooking delicious foods, fixing cars and

anything that needs to be fixed around the house and spending time with

his lovely grandchildren. He devoted much of his time and energy as a

caregiver to his family. His charm, easy going personality and smile set

by the enlightened at any given time. He is always there to help any

family and friends with any household/automobile/general projects. He

is a helping hand for many.

Arthur is survived by his loving wife Miriam M.Cruz, son Jay Cruz,

daughter Rhea (Eddie Boy) Rin, grandchildren Dylan, AJ, Maddie and

Arkan Skyler, his brothers Manolito (Vimla) Cruz, Romeo (Cora) Cruz,

his sisters Elizabeth Cruz, Imelda ( Carlos) Dela Cruz, Miriam (George)

Valdez; along with many loving nieces, nephews and extended family.

Arthur was a loving father, husband, grandfather and a friend to

everyone.

Our family would like to extend our sincerest gratitude towards Kaiser

Santa Clara Hospice Team and Lima Mortuary Santa Clara for being

very accommodating and understanding during this difficult time