Leandro “Andy” Jovillar Cruz was born on September 20, 1943, in Manila, Philippines. He, along with his wife, Florentina, then moved to Hawaii in 1997 and then to Phoenix, Arizona in 1998 where he worked as a Corrections Officer.
Leandro was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and neighbor. He enjoyed an active and outdoor lifestyle, constantly spending his time planting flowers and fruit trees in his front and backyards, as well as going to shooting ranges and fishing when he could.
He is survived by his wife, Florentina Cruz, two daughters, Florence Zapitan and LeArni Bryant, sons-in-law, Kristopher Zapitan and Roland Bryant, and two granddaughters, Kristine Zapitan and Matilda Bryant.
A visitation for Leandro will be held Monday, May 23, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuaries Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ALMoore-Grimshaw.com for the Cruz family.