Jose Francisco Cruz

ELOY - Jose Francisco Cruz, 92, died on July 8, 2017.
Mr. Cruz was born on March 27, 1925, in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and would take Eloy students to his home on field trips and explain the growing process of plants. He would give the students a plant of their choice to take home.
He served as grand marshal of the Fiestas Patrias parade in 2013. He was a longtime member of St. Helen of the Cross Catholic Church and very involved in building the church.
Survivors include 13 sons and daughters, Ben Cruz, Catalina Elizalde, Ruben and Tony Cruz, Irene Miguel, Sammy, Cecil, Terry, Henry, Rosemary and Gilbert Cruz, Carmen Chavez and John Cruz; a brother, Pablo Cruz Mu�oz; 42 grandchildren; 80 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Paula; a son, Gilbert Beto Cruz; and a daughter, Rosie Cruz.
Visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, July 14, at St. Helen of the Cross Catholic Church, with rosary recited at 10. Funeral Mass celebrated at 10:30 by the Rev. Alonzo Garcia. Burial in Eloy Memorial Park.
J. Warren Funeral Services, Valley Chapel in charge of arrangements.