John Gilbert Cruz, Sr., 68, of Flagstaff, died on October 3, 2009 in Ganado,
AZ. He was born on November 21, 1940 to Francisco Gilberto Cruz and Nora
Peña in Williams, AZ. and lived in Flagstaff most of his life.
John was a person that loved to laugh and make people happy. He became a
Christian in 1968 and was a member of the Christ's Church of Flagstaff. He
served in the U.S. Army as an Intelligence Specialist retiring in 1968.
During his time in the Army he was awarded a Purple Heart. He was an
apartment manager for 23 years and he currently worked for U.S. Census
Bureau for the last 2 census counts.
Mr. Cruz is survived by his loving wife Cynthia of 13 years, sons, Nathan and Juan G., Jr
Cruz of Page, daughters, Yvonne Cruz (J.J. Jumbo) 2 grandchildren of
Kaibeto, AZ, Juanita C. (Orlando) Yazzie 3 grandchildren of Flagstaff, Sara
Cruz of Casa Grande, AZ and stepchildren, Amber Pateaude, John M. Holsten,
Mark D. Holsten, David R. Holsten, sister, Rosemarie (Rudy) Acevedo,
brothers-in-law, Ricky Tabatt, Kenneth Tabatt and many aunts uncles and
extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 9, 2009 at 10:00 AM at the
Christ's Church Flagstaff 3475 E. Soliere Ave. Burial will follow at the
Citizens Cemetery 1300 S. San Francisco St. with Veterans honors rendered by
the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Marine Corps League and the
Military Order of Purple Hearts.
