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Richard Cruz Obituary
September 18, 1953 in Phoenix, AZ, in 1971 he married Dolores Tapia and together they had two children, Richard Jr. and Rosalinda. Richard was a welder and worked for Maricopa County until a tragic motorcycle accident left him disabled in August of 1988. He loved his work and his bikes and always had dreamed of riding again. He is survived by his son, Richard and his wife, Cecelia Cruz, daughter Rosalinda and her husband Dennis Martinez, his grandchildren: Priscilla, Nathaniel, Joseph, Adam and Christian, Ex-wife, Dolores Molina and several family and friends. Services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 North 27th Avenue.
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Memories and Condolences
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Rosalinda Martinez
October 7, 2005
I miss you dad. Life will never be the same without you here to make us all laugh and smile. With all the love I have, your loving daughter, Cookie.
Rhyanna Cruz - Loyola
September 21, 2005
Richard was my Uncle from his youngest brother Russell. I really didn't know my Uncle well because I was really young when we moved, but my heart and respect goes out to the family. God bless you all.
Margie Camarena-Tapia
September 16, 2005
I met Richard Cruz in 1977 through my husband Manuel Tapia. We met when we were all young, in our 20's. I could not write down all the memories.I want you to know that you were always kind to me. And respectful at that. I always remember when I returned from California with my five children and husband.You were the only one to tell me your home was open to us. I tell my children that story. I want them to know the good person that you were also.I still can hear your laughter. I am sorry that I was not always there for you. You were always in my heart. May the Lord receive you and keep you in his kingdom. I know that your little girl is there waiting for you.
Estella & Eddie Tapia
September 16, 2005
You are all in my prayers and may the good Lord bless you with strenght to oversee your loss.
God Bless you,
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