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Donald Cruz Obituary
1933 - 2019
Donald S. Cruz, age 86, passed away at OSU Hospital on November 11, 2019. Born January 4, 1933 in Columbus, Ohio. Don was a hard working family man who retired from Jess Howard Electric. He is preceded in death by wife Shirley A. (Stephenson) Cruz, daughter Charlene Hudnal and brothers Robert, Pete, Richard, and Frank. Survived by children, Sandra Voit Thomson, Brenda Cruz and Gary Cruz; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; sister, Josephine Rathburn; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 5-8pm and Thursday, Nov. 14 from 4-8pm at O. R. WOODYARD SOUTH CHAPEL, 1346 S. High St., where funeral service will be held Friday at 12:30pm. Interment Obetz Cemetery. Visit www.orwoodyard.com to send condolences and share memories.
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Dawn Moreland
November 15, 2019
So so sorry for your loss Brenda...miss you muchly. If you ever need anything, I'm only a phone call away hun.
Pam Cruz
November 13, 2019
I am saddened to hear of Don's passing. Frank always spoke highly of Don and repeatedly told me of the years they wired houses together and of all the things Don taught him. I am praying now for family, as you grieve your loss. Love, Pam Cruz
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13
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel1346 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43207
Nov
14
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel1346 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43207
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15
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12:30 p.m.
O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - South Chapel1346 S. High Street, Columbus, OH 43207
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