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Efrain Cruz Obituary

Efrain A. Cruz, Professional Denver Photographer, son of Cesar Cruz and Nancy Cardona, passed away with dignity Thursday, October 15, 2015 after his courageous struggle with angiosarcoma. Efrain is survived by his son, Tyler Maraist Cruz, and his siblings, Nancy Cruz Aurang, Edgar Cruz, Elizabeth Cruz-Stoughton and Monica Cruz. Efrain was a proud New Orleans native and moved to Denver, post Hurricane Katrina. Efrain was President and Instructor of Illuminate Photography Workshops. He has contributed greatly to the Denver community through his photography and instruction. Efrain was loved by his students, who were deeply touched by his passionate desire to teach. Memorial service and reception will be held at South Broadway Christian Church, 23 N. Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 on Saturday, October 24 at 2:30p.m.

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Published by Denver Post from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2015.

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Sasha

December 29, 2019

You taught ME so much about life in The Big Easy. You are on my mind tonight and I miss being goofy with my friend.. CO

Nancy Cardona

December 2, 2016

I miss you every minute if my life

Brenda Smith

March 15, 2016

Will miss you Efrain and I cherish the time spent with you as well as what I learned from you. I am a better photographer and person because of you.

Brenda Smith

Efrain told me to not be afraid to venture off by myself down by the river...I trusted his words and came away with this photo. Thank you Efrain!

Tiffany Trott

October 27, 2015

Efrain had such a kind and open heart and his love for teaching showed in each and every class I took from him. We became friends, talking about New Orleans, food, dreams and life. I thank you ever so much for all that you taught me and all your other students. I will miss you on the night walks but know you will always be there in spirit guiding us to find that image that is ours to share with the world. RIP Efrain!

Sarah Werner

October 26, 2015

Efrain was a marvelous instructor, and I thank him daily for teaching me how to use a digital camera system. I was shocked and saddened to see his name in the obituaries.

October 24, 2015

Such a beautiful memorial service of a Life Well Lived. Gone but never forgotten....

Michael Carr

October 23, 2015

I thought I knew how a camera worked and the basics of photography but it was with a friends recommendation I try a class on the basics of photography. The teacher of the class was Efrain and with that one class my photography as well as self confidence in my work grew. Efrain did not just show me on how the camera operated but how I could be a part of the camera, with that I am forever greatful to have him as part of the people I have known in my life. Efrain you were a teacher of photography but also life as well, and for that I'll never forget you. Thank you.

Michael Carr

October 23, 2015

Efrain I just want to thank you for the gift you gave us a teacher, as well as an excellent photographer. I see the world a lot differently because of what you taught me in the classes I took from you and for that I am forever greatful.

Anita Simmons

October 23, 2015

I would like to give my condolences to the family.

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