Dr. Wilfredo A. Cruz

1937 - 2020

Dr. Wilfredo A. Cruz, age 82, of Lorain, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, at University Hospital Avon Rehab Center. He was born on November 10, 1937, in Manila, Philippines, to Alberto and Edelma (nee Aguilar) Cruz Sr. Wilfredo received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines in 1960. He made his career as an Anesthesiologist at Lorain Community Hospital for over 20 years and The Surgery Center, in Middleburg Heights and Lorain for 10 years. Wilfredo was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amherst and the American Society of Anesthesiologists. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dr. Teresita Cruz; sons, Wilfred (Anne Wilson) Cruz, of Indiana, and Albert Cruz, of Lorain, Ohio; daughter, Mary (Scott) Stahle, of North Carolina; granddaughters, Emily and Madeline Stahle, of North Carolina; grandsons, Miles and Malcolm Cruz, of Indiana; brother, Alberto Cruz Jr., of Colorado; niece, Kristina (Brent) Harris, of Florida; and his great-niece, Denyce (Andy) Fisher, of Connecticut. Wilfredo was preceded in death by his parents. The Cruz family would like to express their deep gratitude to Mrs. Myriel Kessler, Mr. Tim Reed, and Mr. George Cruz for the love and compassion they showed Willy this past year. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the family held a private service for Wilfredo. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center. Online condolences may be left for the family at: www.dovinreberjones.com.