Joseph "Pepe" Cruz

Joseph "Pepe" Cruz passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Pepe was born May 16, 1940 in Los Angeles, California to Jose Cipriano Cruz and Isabel (Aldana) Cruz. Pepe married the love of his life, Rosie Herrera on October 15, 1961. He was a cement mason until his retirement in 2002. He loved fishing, camping, and watching his Denver Broncos. Pepe and Rosie were always involved in whatever sports or activities their children participated in. They always made time to support them. Pepe is survived by his children, Rick (Louisa) Cruz, Paul Cruz, Victor Cruz, and Isabel (Cruz) Arellano (Robert Ortiz); nine grandchildren, Joshua (Felicia) Arellano, Isaiah (Amber) Arellano, Gianna Ortiz, Justina Trujillo, Jazmin Cruz, Breanna Cruz, Desiree (Jordan) Ozone, Richard (Kaylin Bronson) Cruz, and Brandon (Nicole Meza) Munoz; eleven
great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and so many great friends we consider family. Pepe was preceded in death by his wife, Rosie; his parents; two brothers, Peter Alfonso Cruz and Dolores Victor Cruz, and a sister, Antonia Santos.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you please contribute to a food bank of your choice.
A private family Vigil for the Deceased will be held at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel. Extended family and friends may view a live webcast on Sunday, January 3rd at 4:00 p.m.
A private family Funeral Liturgy will take place at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the interment to follow in Olivet Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Marcus Pauls, Joseph Sanchez, Joshua Arellano, Isaiah Arellano, Richard Cruz and Brandon Munoz. Honorary pallbearers will be Julian Tafoya II, Don Sanchez and Gilbert Ramirez.