Jose Leobardo Cruz

Jose Leobardo Cruz obituary, Dallas, TX

Jose Leobardo Cruz

Jose Cruz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughes Funeral Homes - Oak Cliff Chapel - Dallas on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Jose Leobardo Cruz was born on January 18, 1962, and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on January 22, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Virginia Segovia Davis, and his cherished grandmother, Luciana Davis.
Jose is survived by his devoted wife, Carolina Cruz, and his children: Jose L. Cruz Jr. (Victoria Cruz), Yesenia Cruz Palacios (Adrian Palacios), and Rene A. Cruz. He was a proud grandfather to Jovani L. Cruz, Emma V. Cruz, Mia L. Palacios, Lucy M. Palacios, Adrian L. Palacios, and Andres M. Palacios.
He is also survived by his siblings, Eugenia Cepeda, Guadalupe Ortiz, and Paul Cruz, as well as his father, Jose Cruz Castillo.
José was a kind and extremely hardworking man, loving with his family. He was always willing to serve, show kindness and generosity to others.
José Leobardo Cruz nació el 18 de enero de 1962 y falleció en paz en su hogar, rodeado de su amada familia, el 22 de enero de 2025.
Le precedieron en muerte su querida madre, Virginia Segovia Davis, y su amada abuela, Luciana Davis.
José le sobrevive su amada esposa, Carolina Cruz, y sus hijos: José L. Cruz Jr. (Victoria Cruz), Yesenia Palacios Cruz (Adrian Palacios) y René A. Cruz. Fue un orgulloso abuelo de Jovani Cruz, Emma Cruz, Mia L. Palacios, Lucy M. Palacios, AJ Palacios y Andrés M. Palacios.
También le sobreviven sus hermanos, Eugenia Cepeda, Guadalupe Ortiz y Paul Cruz, así como su padre, José Cruz Castillo.
José fue un hombre amable y trabajador incansable, Lleno de amor por su familia, siempre dispuesto a servir y mostrar bondad y generosidad al prójimo. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Jose, please visit our Tree Store.

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