BENEDICTO (BENNY) R. DE LA CRUZ, age 77, was born on January 4, 1945 in Bulacan, Philippines, and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on July 28, 2022, in Riverside, California. Benny spent most of his young life in Manila, Philippines, until he emigrated to Elizabeth, New Jersey in the 1960’s, where he met Ruth, the love of his life. Benny worked as a medical technologist at various hospitals and clinics in New Jersey, Florida and California. He is survived by his three children, Cynthia de la Cruz of Los Angeles, California, Belinda McDonald of Riverside, California, Raoul de la Cruz of Atlanta, Georgia; and his three grandchildren, Lillian, Evan, and Julia McDonald. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Ruth M. de la Cruz and son, Benedicto M. de la Cruz, Jr. He will be missed deeply and will be forever in our hearts.