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Michael Santa Cruz Obituary
June 25, 1963 - June 1, 2023
Vancleave, Mississippi - Michael Glen Santa Cruz, age 59, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Michael was born on June 25, 1963. He was a graduate of D'Iberville High School and of Mississippi Highway Patrol Training Academy. He worked as a State Trooper until he retired. During his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and cooking.
Michael is preceded in death by his siblings, Stephen Santa Cruz and Joseph Santa Cruz.
Left to cherish his memory include his loving parents, Albert and Doris Santa Cruz; wife, Missey Santa Cruz; and his siblings, Sherry Pittman and Glenn Santa Cruz.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the charity of one's choice.
Visitation will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 6705 Jim Ramsay Road, Vancleave, MS 39565, on Tuesday June 6th, from 10:00am until 12:00pm with services beginning at 12:00pm. Interment will be held at Santa Cruz Cemetery located at 25028 Highway 15, Saucier, MS 39574 following services.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Michael Glen Santa Cruz. View and sign online tribute at www.bokfh.com
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John McAdams, family and staff
June 5, 2023
Our deepest sympathy
Linda (King) Hasley
June 4, 2023
I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers are going up for you. May God give comfort to your grieving heart.
Steve Galle
June 4, 2023
My deepest sympathies for the entire Santa Cruz family. I can not begin state how sad I was to hear this.
Robin Wilson King
June 3, 2023
Michael was wonderful person ,We went to school together he was so sweet and easy going .I use to see him around town and we would wave or say hello. I will miss him a lot.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
June 2, 2023
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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