Michael Cruz Toledo

With deepest sorrow in our hearts, we sadly share that Michael John Cruz Toledo, aka "Mikey", passed quietly away and returned Home to Heaven at the age of 54 on October 4th, 2022. He was born in San Francisco on March 16th, 1968, to Leonard and Lourdes Toledo who both preceded him in passing. He is survived by his immediate family: brother, Raymond Toledo; sister, Joyce Krause; brother-in-law, Kevin Krause; nephew, Dean Krause, as well as a beloved extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A treasured son, brother, friend, uncle, godfather and more, he was generous to a fault and just wanted everyone to be happy. He had a genuine zest for life and was game for spontaneous adventure with his wonderfully infectious laughter and bright smile. He could walk into a quiet room full of strangers and within 20 minutes, have arranged a party and made some lifelong friends. He was the guy you really wanted on your side & you could count on him to drop everything at a moment's notice and do his best for you any time of the day or night, if you needed help. He was passionate about helping others and was always ready with a good bit of advice - and if he didn't know how to help, he would do his utmost to find a way. A dedicated video gamer, specifically with any Roguelike and Sandbox RPGs, he could tell you the best ways to level up your character/s and how to absolutely annihilate any floor boss and score the best loot. Whenever the opportunity presented itself, he could be found happily camping and fishing anywhere while dreaming of the freedom of a nomadic lifestyle. He was called back Home too suddenly and we will forever miss him.

Final Services and Memorial Viewing will be held at the Neptune Society of Central California located at 798 S. 2nd Street in San Jose, CA on Friday, October 21st with a private scattering off the coast of Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay on Thursday, November 3rd.

The Memorial Viewing will be from 12:00pm - 5:00pm with the Memorial Service starting at 12:45pm, officiated by Father Manuel Barrios of St. John Vianney Parish in San Jose, CA. Relatives, friends and co-workers are welcome to attend, but please contact our dearest family friend, Todd Cramer via email no later than Thursday, October 19th via email at TCramerMCT@gmail.com to RSVP as attendance is restricted to 60 in the Chapel with standing room outside the doors.

The family is asking for their privacy and your patience during this emotional and difficult time. In lieu of flowers, please contact Todd if you would like to contribute towards Mikey's funeral expenses. A donation in his name will also be made to one or more of Mikey's favorite charities: Boys & Girls Clubs of America, National Parks Conservation Association, and Ocean Conservancy, among others.