Jesus C. Blas

Jesus was born on December 7, 1940 to Joaquin C. Blas and Rosario C. Cruz in Barrigada, Guam. In 1963, he was drafted into the United States Army in which he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.

Jesus was a proud member of the American Legion Post #0223, the Chamorro Association of Central Texas (CACT), and parishioner of St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was known to fix anything that was broken. Whenever his grandchildren saw that something was broken, they would say, “Give it to Tata. He can fix it.” He was a “jack of all trades.” He had many skills and was open to a challenge. Jesus loved to collect, share and listen to music, especially Chamorro and Country music. Whenever family or friends inquired about his music, he was always willing to provide the music to them. His favorite sports teams were the Dallas Cowboys and the University of Texas Longhorns. He had a contagious smile that could light up a room, was always willing to give a helping hand to others, and never met a stranger who did not become a friend. His children always admired his patience and compassion for others. Jesus always put his family first before himself. He lived for his family, and his grandchildren and great grandchildren were the center of his universe.

Jesus is survived by his sons, Patrick Blas, Jesse Blas (wife Judy Blas), Fred Dela Cruz (wife Merci Dela Cruz); Daughters Jessann Blas, Dina Blas; Grandchildren, Katelyn Ard (husband Wesley Ard), Ryan Blas, Jacob Blas, Joshua Blas, Kelsey Dela Cruz, Fredrico Dela Cruz (wife Tiffany Dela Cruz), Alyssa Dela Cruz, Mia Dela Cruz, Aiden Dela Cruz, James Blas, and Amanda Blas; Great Grandchildren, Carson Ard and Melody Dela Cruz; Brother, Tony Materne, and Sisters, Doring Blas and Lola Carbullido.

He is preceded in death by Joaquin C. Blas (father), Rosario C. Blas (mother), Teresita Duenas Blas (wife), James K.D.Blas (son), Juan Blas (brother), Joaquin Blas (brother), Manuel Blas (brother), Daling Diaz (sister), and Sylvia Mendiola (sister).

Visitation for Jesus Cruz Blas will be held Thursday, March 16 from 6:00PM-8:00PM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home (1615 S. Fort Hood St., Killeen, Texas 76542). Funeral and Mass Service will be held on March 17, 2023 at Noon at St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church (1000 Farm to Market 2410, Harker Heights, TX 76548). A Committal Service with Military Honors will take place on March 17, 2023 at 2:00PM at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery (11463 TX 195, Killeen, TX 76542).

Reception will follow after the Committal Service at St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, you can make donations to The Alzheimer’s Association, American Heart Association, and/or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the name of Jesus Cruz Blas.

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