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Luis Cruz Obituary

Cruz Jr., Luis "Ace" "Duo" Born November 7, 1959, of Chicago, rested May 26, 2006, beloved son of Maria Reyes and the late Luis "Guillo", loving father of Eddie, Cecilia, Tonia, Luis III, Nelson, Delilah, Tatiana and Tia, devoted grandfather of Anthony, D-J., Alexis, Daniel Jr., Victoria and Lauren, dearest and loving brother of Marvin (Mary Ann), Marilyn (Bruce) Carlson, Shirley (Andrew) Rodriguez, Migdali and Maria (Jerry) Cruz-Smith, devoted uncle of Tiffany, Destiny, Marvin Jr., Jazmine, Hevan, Jada, Dean "Guillo", Cody, Dylon, Bianca, Chidysmarie and Hunter. He loved all of his "baybays". He had a big heart, so loving and full of compassion. He loved everyone the same as if they were his family and would give you his last dime. He lived by model- Be good to those on the way up because you will need them on the way down. He enjoyed reading, watching crime stories and riding his motorcycle. He always found a way to make you laugh. Visitation on Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday from Gogolinski-Trofimuk Funeral Home, 1850 N. Wood St., corner of Cortland, to St. Mary of the Angels Church for 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. 773-486-0258

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 30 to May 31, 2006.

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Vicki T.

June 2, 2024

I never got to meet you but man oh man would I have loved to have met you :( or anyone else in the family. Even though we´ve never met I love you

Tammy Schoiber(witcher)

February 13, 2007

ACE you were my life,Inever stoped loveing you,I Got The Most Gift This Year Knowing you never Stoped Loveing Me,I Will Go on But Will Wait For you to Take me home to you someday,Until then i love you Luie My ACE FOR EVER TAMMYHAPPYVALINTINE MY LOVE.ILOVE YOU

walter smith

May 31, 2006

always thinking of you

Lupe "Lupita" de la Torre

May 31, 2006

To the Cruz Family:



I was deeply saddened when I came home to this heartbreaking news. I'm so sorry for your loss. May God welcome Luis with open arms into heaven above where he will be in great health sitting next to his dad having a good old time for all eternity. I don't think there was ever a time that I saw Luis without a smile on his face, speaking nothing but kind words. He will be missed by all who knew him. My condolences to the entire Cruz family - all of whom I consider part of my extended family.

Angelica de la Torre

May 31, 2006

You will always be remembered as a friendly guy who always said "Hi" and as a truly genuine person. May you rest in peace.

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