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Jamie Medina-Cruz Obituary
Reverend Jamie Medina-Cruz, a priest of the Diocese of Alexandria, died Friday, June 7, 2013, in Alexandria, Louisiana. He was born December 8, 1964. He was 48 years old. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 29, 1999 at Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral, Alexandria. He is the son of Senor Claudio Medina and Senora Maria Cruz Medina of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico.
He received a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from St. John Vianney Seminary in Miami, Florida, a Masters of Art from St. Vincent de Paul Seminary, Boynton Beach, FL and later a Master's Degree in Theology. He went on to the Pontifical University Gregorian in Rome, Italy, where he received a Licentiate Degree in Theology.
Fr. Jamie served as parochial vicar at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Church in Natchitoches, at Saint Joseph Church in Marksville and later at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church and Saint Rita Church in Alexandria. He was appointed pastor of Saint Patrick Church in Ferriday in 2002. In addition he served as pastor at Saint Anthony Church, Natchitoches and Saint Mary's Assumption Church, Cottonport.
A Memorial Mass for Fr. Jamie will be celebrated on June 17, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. at Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 2211 E. Texas Ave., Alexandria. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date at Saint Raphael Catholic Church, Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, with interment the Quebradillas Municipal Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jamie Medina-Cruz
Rosa Taylor
July 8, 2013
You soul will not rest until you are in your final resting place. Your mom will not be able to mourn and be at peace until you are laid to rest. The Lord has received your soul. It is time for you to be laid to rest Father Jamie.
Mama
June 21, 2013
All though it has been sometime since I've seen you but to know I will never see you again makes my heart weep. Cousin you will be missed... Love you and May God Bless your soul and our family.
Ivette Carire Medina
June 20, 2013
My dear cousin Jamie you were more like a brother to me.You will forever be missed ,our family will miss your joyous smile laughter, humor, humanity and gentleness.Till we meet again may our Father keep you in the palm of his hands
Theodaone Moi
June 20, 2013
May your soul rest in peace. GOD is a loving and forgiving God.
June 19, 2013
You have mt deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 17, 2013
Father Jamie was so loved in Marksville.
He always was up beat, had a smile on his
face, and loved life. He helped guide
my children when they were in turmoil.
I will miss his presence in our lives.
I hope and pray for him to be with
his Lord and redeemer Jesus Christ.
Minnie Lafargue, Teacher and Friend
Marjorie Blackston
June 13, 2013
I knows there can be no real consolation on the sad loss of your son.Father Jamie was a person people that no one who knew him will ever foget him. Your family will be in my prayers.
June 13, 2013
June 13, 2013
Father will be greatly missed as you mourn the loss of your love one.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
James/Frances Moran, Flossmoor, Illinois
Margaret Shiver
June 13, 2013
May God keep you close to him and may your soul rest in peace.
Monica Martin
June 13, 2013
May your soul find eternal peace with God the Father where you belong. We will greatly miss you everyday that goes by. You made a great impact on a lot of people and have become a close friend to our family. Praying for your family as they go though this VERY difficult time-God Bless Always!!! Monica, Justin, Michelle, and Alexander Martin ??
Ronald/Natalie Nelson
June 13, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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