Carlos M. Cruz,

COOLIDGE - Carlos Cruz Sr., 47, of Coolidge died July 29, 2007 in Casa Grande.

Visitation will be from 8 to 9 a.m. Friday at St. James Catholic Church, with rosary recited at 9. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. by the Rev. Bardo Antunez. Burial will be in Valley Memorial Park.

Mr. Cruz was born July 21, 1960 in Florence and was a son of Richard and Maria Cruz. He was a farm laborer and a member of St. James Church. He was a drummer and music enthusiast, enjoying country, rock and oldies. He also enjoyed grilling out and spending time with his family.

Survivors include five daughters, Rosalinda Danior, Melissa, Diana, Leticia and Casey Cruz, all of Coolidge; a son, Carlos Cruz Jr. of Coolidge; two sisters, Carmen Cruz and Josie Madril of Coolidge; a brother, Arturo Lopez of Winchester, Ill.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Pedro Lopez.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Coolidge Chapel is in charge of arrangements.