Edward "Eddie" H. Cruz

Corpus Christ , TX

Eddie Cruz, 72, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 18, 2016. His untimely death has left emptiness and shock in the hearts of his family and friends, but faith in God is helping to mourn his passing.
He was born in Corpus Christi to Rosendo and Macaria Cruz on February 16, 1943. He attended local schools and graduated from Roy Miller High School and Del Mar College. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1962.
He met Judy, the love of his life at a dance at Exposition Hall on Valentines' Day, 1962 and married her on February 24, 1963.
Nothing made him happier than spending time with family, especially his grandchildren and playing golf with his sons-in- law and friends. Eddie and Judy loved and enjoyed going dancing, traveling, and socializing with their friends. He was employed at Corpus Christi Caller-Times Circulation Department for 20 years where he managed the city's Southside retail distribution. He was also employed as an investigator for several local law firms and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, where he retired in 2007.
He was an excellent storyteller who possessed a quick wit, infectious smile, and outgoing personality. He never met a stranger and was loved by many.
Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Elodina and Amador Flores, his brothers: Rosendo and Willie Cruz and his sisters: Tonia and Rosa Cruz.
He leaves many behind to cherish his memories. These include his loving wife, Judy; son, Eddie Jr. of Corpus Christi, daughters: Loretta (Frank) Medina of San Antonio and Celina (Johnny) Villegas of Corpus Christi.; grandchildren: Alexa, Nadia, and Cinco Medina, Trey Lugo, Ava and Dos Villegas.; sisters: Licha (Louie) Vasquez of Galveston, Helen Ramirez of Houston and brothers: Ismael (Janie) Cruz and Rudy Cruz of Corpus Christi along with many nieces and nephews and old cherished friends.
His family and friends will celebrate his incredible life with a visitation on Friday, January 22, 2016 at 3:00 p.m., Guardian Funeral Home with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. that same evening. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, January 23, 2016, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church where he proudly served as an usher, 7522 Everhart Rd. Graveside services will immediately follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park.
It is of great honor that the following will serve as pall bearers: Trey Lugo, Frank Medina III, Frank Medina IV, Michael Miller, Murray Rhodes, and Johnny Villegas. Honorary pall bearers: John Arguell, Alfred Boyd, Roy Garcia, Ruben Garza, Edward Hernandez and Vidal Velasquez.
We are thankful for the endless amount of laughter, care, and unconditional love he shared with us. Until we meet again…