Arturo R Cruz

Arturo was born in the Philippines. He was the eldest of 8 siblings and became the father figure for his family at an early age when their father passed unexpectedly. He graduated from, and later taught Accountancy in the University of the East. Arturo came to the U.S. in 1968 with his family when he was appointed manager of the Philippine National Bank, New York Branch. After leaving the bank in 1973 and deciding to stay in the U.S., he was hired by Bank Hapoalim, an Israeli bank, as the manager of their newly opened branch in New York. He later returned to the Philippines where he was offered and held various executive positions in government and privately owned banks. He retired in 1992 and returned to the U.S.

Arturo lived a full and fruitful life worthy of the calling he has received from, and built on the firm foundation of profound faith in, and deep devotion to our Lord Jesus Christ which he exemplified through his kindness and generosity and his enduring love for his family. For this, our family will forever be blessed.

Arturo is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Naomi Cruz. He is survived and will be lovingly missed by his son and daughter-in-law and his daughters and sons-in-law, Augie and Fe Cruz, Beth and Joel Reyes, Winnie and Jun Bernardez and, Louel and Noel Bernardez, as well as, his 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Please join us in celebrating Arturo’s life. A visitation will be held on December 3, 2025 from 6:00PM-8:00PM and on December 4, 2025 from 10:00AM-12:00PM at Marana Mortuary, 12146 W Barnett Rd., Marana, AZ 85653 to be immediately followed by his interment.

A memorial service will be held at United Christian Fellowship Church, 7500 E Golf Links Rd., Tucson, AZ 85730, on December 6, 2025 at 10:00AM

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Arturo’s home church, United Christian Fellowship, by visiting

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