Cruz Roberto Ontiveros Sr.

Cruz Roberto Ontiveros Sr. obituary

Cruz Roberto Ontiveros Sr.

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Perches Funeral Home - East

2280 Joe Battle Blvd., El Paso, TX 79938

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2280 Joe Battle Blvd., El Paso, TX 79938

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10

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Evergreen East Cemetery

12400 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX 79938

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Cruz Ontiveros Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Perches Funeral Home-East - El Paso on Oct. 3, 2025.

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Cruz Roberto Ontiveros Sr. Born on May 3, 1937, in El Paso, Texas, and entered into eternal rest in his hometown on September 28, 2025, at the age of 88.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Francisco and Antonia Ontiveros.

Cruz is survived with love and gratitude by his children: Cruz Roberto Ontiveros Jr. (Therese), Gina Marie Gutierrez, Lucy "Lizzie" Lopez (Andy), and Juana Lucero. He was the proud grandfather of thirteen grandchildren, with another soon to arrive, and he cherished the joy of becoming a great-grandfather as well.

Cruz Roberto was a man full of life, known for his sense of humor and the way he could brighten any room with his jokes. He loved to dance, cheer for his Dallas Cowboys, and most of all, spend time surrounded by his family, who were the heart of his world.

He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, love, and treasured memories that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew him.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

10

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Perches Funeral Home - East

2280 Joe Battle Blvd., El Paso, TX 79938

Send Flowers

Oct

10

Service

12:00 p.m.

Perches Funeral Home - East

2280 Joe Battle Blvd., El Paso, TX 79938

Send Flowers

Oct

10

Graveside service

1:30 p.m.

Evergreen East Cemetery

12400 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX 79938

Send Flowers

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.