Pablo Lopez Cruz

Mr. Pablo Lopez Cruz, 77 years old passed away on July 4, 2013 at his home surrounded by all his loving family. Mr. Cruz was born in Nuevo Balcones Coahuila., Mexico and became a U.S. citizen in 1959. After he became a citizen he also helped his brothers and sisters obtain their residency and have lived in San Antonio, Texas ever since. After making the effort to seek employment he was hired by a very kind rancher at the Vic Montgomery ranch in Ozona, Texas and started off as a cook and worked his way up by becoming a foreman overseeing 21, 000 acres of ranch. After years he relocated in the state of Florida as a crew leader in the harvesting of Citrus Groves. During these years he migrated to other states including Ohio, Michigan, and North Carolina performing seasonal agriculture work of other crops. After so many years he settled in Collins, Georgia and worked in the Onion Harvest. During his lifetime as crew leader he helped many farmers with various crops. As a Crew leader he always ensured that the farmers were satisfied with his work and strived to become the best crew in the field. Many farmers appreciated his hard work while others took advantage but as the saying goes, "YOU SOW WHAT YOU SEED". His hobbies were maintaining his farm where he raised cattle, goats, chickens and horses. He also, enjoyed attending the animal auctions held in Lyons and Hazelhurst where he purchased many animals to bring home mainly for his grandchildren to enjoy and become familiar with the farm life. He taught his children and grandchildren well from maintaining respect and what it takes to become a real man in this world. He also, taught us the true meaning of "FAMILY". He always ensured that there was family UNITY, RESPECT, LOVE and PEACE. Pablo Lopez Cruz is survived by his wife, Josie Ponce Cruz of 54 years of marriage and the following : 12 children, 61 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, three sisters and six brothers are listed as follows; Son, Pablo Cruz, Jr., and his ten children, Chastity Anne Cruz and her children, Erica Cruz Cepeda, Jessica Jazmine Cruz, Zachary O'Hannon Cruz, Alejandro Rodrigo Vasquez and Emmanuel Josue Cruz; Michelle Lee Perez and her children, Kaleb Isaiah Mclaurin and Josiah Mychael Perez; Laurie Ann Perez and her children, Darius Perez, Jacob Elijah Perez, Dejah DeAnne Devone and Alex Carmello Devone; Jeffrey Paul Frye; Julian Cruz, Sr. and his child, Julian Cruz, Jr; Paul Jeffrey Perez and his child, Joshua Eli Perez; Mike Castro and his children, Mikyla Maria and Catalea Castro; Jessica Lee Castro and her children, Beatrice Guadalupe and Raulito Castro; Ana Alicia Josefina Perez and her children, Eric Jordan Carcamo and Issac Daniel Carcamo; and son, Scott Castro; Daughter, Belia Luz Cruz Garcia/Manuel Garcia, and her eleven children, Josue Garcia and her children, Ariel, Bell, Samantha, Jesse and Jennifer Garcia; Jose Garcia and his children, Kaylee, Katelynn and Kimberly Garcia; Manual Garcia, Jr. and his children, Manuel Garcia, III and Annalee Garcia; Linda Garcia and her children, Linda, Juan Jose and Jonathan Garcia; Rosalinda Garcia; Gustavo Garcia and his child, Gustavo Garcia, Jr.; Miguel Garcia and his children, Mia, Miley and Aylin Garcia; Juan Garcia and his child, Josielynn Garcia; Paula Garcia and her child, Robert Garcia, Jr.; Paul Cruz and Abel Cruz; Daughter, Anita Cruz and her two children, Eulalio Cruz, Jr., and his children, Lala Emanuel Cruz, Christina Cruz and Ciara Davis; Jimmy Edward Cruz and his children, Jimmy Edward, Jr., Jacob Michael and Jared Alexander Cruz; Daughter, Adelaida Cruz and one child, Jesus Cruz Torres and his children, Samairra Lynn Garcia, Amelia and Jacelia Jasmine Cruz; Adelaida Meza Fowler and her child, Eleesia Homera Fowler; Homer Meza, Jr.(deceased) and his children, Destiny Ann and Yasmin Alexus Meza; Son, Hilario Cruz -Deceased) and his son, Hilario Cruz, Jr. and his children, Ana Rosa and Angelina Jasso, Makenzie and Heavenly Alexander; Son, Jose Angel Cruz and his child, Brianna Cruz; Daughter, Josie Moreno/Alvaro Moreno and her children, Alvaro Moreno, Jr. and his children, Maliah Brooke and Alyssa Josefa Moreno; Nancy Moreno and her children, Jamie Lee Moreno and Mariah Zolise Bennett; Delia Moreno and her child, Ruben Jauregui, Jr.; Daughter, Diana Cruz, and her three children, Angelica Maria Cruz and her child, Destiny Diana Cruz; Samuel Andrew Sanchez and Adriana Ruby Cruz; Son, Santos Cruz/Kellie Cruz and his six children, Cynthia, Mason, Beatrice , Matthew, Santos, Jr. and Isabelle Cruz; Daughter, Sandra Cruz Ramos/Gamas Ramos, and her four children, Robert, Kassandra, Christopher and Selena Cruz; Son, Miguel Angel Cruz and his seven children, Gabriella, Miguel, Joe Angel Shirk, Mariah Jaramillo, Angelina, Homer and Melissa Cruz; Son, David Edward Cruz/Vanessa Cruz and his five children, Marisol, David, Jr., Victoria, Melissa and Elizabeth Cruz; Brothers, Fransico, Jose, Fortunato, Manuel, Raul and Samuel Cruz; Sisters, Maria C. Sales, Guadalupe C. Hernandez Beatriz DeHoyos and Oralia C. Vargas. Funeral services will be held 11:00, Monday, July 8, 2013, at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Metter. Visitation and Rosary service will be held Sunday, 5-8 PM at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel. Burial will be in the Sunlight Cemetery in Cobbtown. Please sign guest book at kennedyfuneralhomechapels.com. Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.