Carlos Cruz

Carlos was born on January 10, 1956 to Maria Minerva Cruz and Celedonio Cruz Jr. in Harlingen, TX.

Carlos was a force of nature. Caring and fun - yet stern - and utterly determined to do whatever he set his mind to. This included venturing to Chicago at the young age of 15, to work and experience life on his own. He later returned to Texas, where he lived and had many friends in Harlingen, Austin, and San Antonio. After a long career in sales, he retired back to his hometown of Harlingen, where he enjoyed his final days in the company of his close family, friends, and the light of his life: his granddaughter, Hannah.

Anyone who knew Carlos, knew that when he was not busy providing for his sons, he was busy being the life of every party! He loved to shoot pool, go fishing, spend time with his family, listen to music, and he loved to dance! He taught those closest to him many values, including the value of working hard, enjoying each day to its fullest, always making time for those you love, and saving your hard earned money for a rainy day. His legacy will live on forever.

Carlos was preceded in death by his mother, Maria Minerva, his father Celedonio Jr., his brother & sister in-law Celedonio III & Delia Cruz.

He is survived by his sons Joshua Cruz (Stephanie) & Jonathan Cruz, the mother of his sons Zulema Vuittonet, granddaughter Hannah, his life partner Virginia Montes, sister Beatrice Pruneda (Joe), brother Armando Cruz (Terry), nieces Ivy Hinds (Carl), Venessa Cruz & Celina Cruz, nephews Brandon Cruz (Valerie) & Bryan Cruz (Kyrie), great-niece Yzabella & great-nephews Alejandro, Adrian, and Julian, many uncles, aunts, cousins, and countless friends.

Visitation for Carlos will be held Monday, October 5, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Heavenly Grace Funeral Home with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM. A chapel service will be held Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM. With burial to follow at 11:00 AM at Heavenly Grace Memorial Park.

Serving as pallbearers are Joshua Cruz, Jonathan Cruz , Armando Cruz , Brandon Cruz , Bryan Cruz and Joe Pruneda .

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