Peter A. Cruz Sr.

Born October 23, 1923 in Estanza, Pangasinan- Philippines. He was the son of the late Clodualdo Bince Cruz and Juana Aquino Cruz.

He is preceded in death by his wife Belen De Guzman Cruz and brother Primo A. Cruz.

He is survived by his 12 children, Henry (Marietta) Cruz, Helen (Romy) Diaz, Heddy (Delano) Solis, Hermy (Marichu) Cruz, Hector (Carol) Cruz, Herma (Mario) Casipit, Honorato (Alma) Cruz, Herman (Cecille) Cruz, Hernani Cruz, Pete (Gladys) Cruz, Jr, Connie (Bob) Kirk and Harry (Hayley) Cruz.

And 21 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, brother- Andres Cruz, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Far Eastern University, Manila Philippines with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

During the World War II Liberation, he was a confidant/right hand man of the head of the guerilla movement in Lingayen, Pangasinan. This unit was headed by Colonel Tomelden who later became his godfather for his wedding. He met our beloved mother through him. He began a long career in Government Service Insurance System and retired as a Regional Manager. In 1976, he migrated to the United States with the hopes of offering more opportunities to his family. He spent his retired years caring for his grandchildren and being active in his religious community of St. Michael the Archangel in Grand Prairie, TX.

Our beloved father and grandfather possessed many admirable qualities. He made friends with everyone he met from the President of the Philippines to the local market vendors. He was a good provider and a responsible contributing member of the community. With him, the well of generosity ran deep in his veins. In his younger years, he did incredible things to improve other lives by providing jobs as well as opening his house to feed those in need. He was always willing to go the extra mile to those less fortunate.

While we are deeply saddened by the loss of our patriarch we take comfort in knowing that he is finally reunited with the love of his life.

Celebration of Life: Visitation/Viewing will be from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Grand Prairie Funeral Home on Friday, March 8. Address: 733 Dalworth St. Grand Prairie, TX 75050. There will be a rosary at 6:30 pm.

Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m , Saturday, March 9 at St. Michael the Archangel. 2910 Corn Valley, Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052 . Fr. Joseph will be officiating the funeral service. Burial will follow at Moore Memorial Gardens, 1219 N. Davis Drive, Arlington, TX 76012. There will be a reception at St. Michael the Archangel following the burial rites.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to St. Michael The Archangel or St. Joseph Residence.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grandprairiefh.com for the Cruz family.