Raul loved Tejano Music, Bar-B-Queing, football and family gatherings. He will be remembered for his devotion to his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Federico and Rebecca Cruz; his brother, Ricardo Cruz; granddaughter, Andrea Isabel Canales and mother-in-law, Antonia (Tonita) Yanez.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Sylvia Cruz, His children: Erica Alyssa Cruz, Carolina A. Cruz, Raul Jr. Cruz. (Barbara), David A. Canales (Cecilia), Fortino Alfredo (Chonie) Canales, and Rene A. Cruz (Jackie). He also leaves behind to cherish his memories, 3 sisters: Dominga Cantu, Sylvia Gonzalez (Juan), Diana (Pete) Herrera and his 6 brothers: Santos (Marta) Cruz, Federico Cruz, Jr. (Lisa), Jose Israel (Rosalva) Cruz, Roberto (Tita) Cruz, Ruben (Anna) Cruz, and Vivian (Minnie) Cruz. Also left to cherish his memories are his loving grandsons: Samuel Canales, Elias Canales, Benjamin Canales, Cole Cruz, Jesse Cruz and Caoilim Cruz.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Funeraria del Angel-549 Cheyenne with a rosary at 7:00 pm that same evening.
A Mass will be held at 11:00 pm on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Holy Family Catholic Church. A burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers to be his brothers: Santos, Federico, Jr., Jose Israel, Roberto, Ruben and Vivian.
Honorary Pallbearers will be his sons: Raul Jr. Cruz, David Canales, Fortino Alfredo Canales, Rene Cruz and his grandsons: Samuel Canales, Elias Canales, Benjamin Canales, Cole Cruz, Jesse Cruz and Caoilim Cruz.
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