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Herman De La Cruz Obituary
Herman Davis De La Cruz born of Chrispin De La Cruz and Ida Mea Davis on August, 21, 1929 in Petersburg, Alaska.
Survived by wife of 53 years Rosita Solorio De La Cruz, daughter Christina De La Cruz, son Charles Matthew De La Cruz, Grandchildren David De La Cruz and Kristy Crow of Salinas, Francisco Rodriguez & Lupe Cantu of Guadalupe, Desire De La Cruz Davis & husband Jeff of GA, Renee De La Cruz, Emily Rose Kahn De La Cruz and 5 grandsons, 6 granddaughters, 6 great grandchildren, numerous godchildren, nieces, & nephews, 2 sisters Millie Dazo, Frances De La Cruz, nephew Ricardo & wife Leann Abadia, Chris Diaz & Angel Dazo and wife Lisa. He also has numerous cousins in Alaska & Seattle, WA. Herman worked in agriculture for 60 years, 20 of those years he worked for John Ingels where he traveled all over California and Arizona. He retired as inspector for USDA State & Federal. Herman loved sports not only watching but he played hard ball for the City of Santa Maria. He loved listening to his Jazz for those of you that knew him know that was a 24/7 thing. He was a 49er fan, he loved BBQing, sports, drinking & dancing & loved going to the Moose every Friday for dinner. He was a wonderful, devoted husband and awesome father, and the best grandfather. He was full of life and laughter sharing and spreading his gift with everyone he ever encountered in his life. He had a calming smile and was full of wisdom to share to anyone who needed it. He was surrounded by all those who loved and cared for him at the end of his adventure and he will live in our hearts forever.
A Rosary will be held Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 7:30 pm at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, October 29, 2010 at St. Louis de Montfort Catholic Church at 3:30 pm.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory and Memory Gardens.
Dudley-Hoffman
Mortuary & Crematory
(805) 922-8463
www.dudleyhoffmanmortuary.com
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CHRISPEN DIAZ
October 31, 2010
TO AUNT ROSIE COUSINS CHRISTY&CHARLES.UNCLE HERMAN IS IN NOMORE PAIN.I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM.GROWING UP HE WAS ALWAYS MAKEN JOKES.MAKEN.US LAUGH.THATS HOW I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER.REST IN PEACE UNCLE LOVE CHRISPEN J DIAZ
October 29, 2010
SORRY TO HEAR FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO U AND YOUR FAMILY CINDY MARTINEZ ZARAGOZA
Monica La Fuente
October 29, 2010
Rosie, Christy, and Charles,
I was so sorry to hear about Herman, but know he is in a better place. Will keep your family in my prayers and take care.
Love,
Monica
teresa zabaleta
October 28, 2010
Charles, althought I never met your father, I will keep you and your family in my prayers, May God comfort your hearts and hold you all through this difficult time. God Bless you and your family.
Irma
October 27, 2010
How blessed were we to have known Herman. He made the best b.b.q. chicken and fried rice. And what a great sense of humor. Rosie.. what a blessing to have spent so many years with the one you loved. And all the great memories you have. Christy & Charles.. the love of a father is never ending. There is no doubt of how proud he was of you both. David, Poncho, Dez & Nay you were all blessed to have grown up with such a loving grandfather. He will continue to live through each and everyone of you. Your all in my prayers, love Irma
Emma Gomez
October 27, 2010
Our Thoughts are with you, in your time of need, we hope you know we will always be there for you. You The De La Cruz Family, always in our hearts!
Much Love & Respect
Kahn Family (Emma)
October 27, 2010
Our thoughts are with you, thinking of you in your time of loss, In your time of need, we hope you know we will always be there for you.Sorry for your loss. You The De La Cruz Family will always be in our hearts!
Much Love,
Kahn Family (Emma)
Paul & Pepper Escobar
October 27, 2010
Our prayers are with you at this time we are sorry for your loss, May the Lord give you a peace that only he can give, with much love,
Brenda Arellano
October 27, 2010
To The De La Cruz family, I'm so so sorry for your loss. My prayers & thoughts are with you Rosie. Take Care & Much Love, Always Brenda
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