Angel Cruz

Angel E. Cruz, age 76, of Columbus, born March 3, 1934 in Puerto Rico, passed away January 21, 2011 at home. Retired Master SGT with U.S. Air Force after 25 years of service and from Ohio Dept. of Mental Health and Retardation after 22 years. Preceded in death by his son, Angel Cruz, mother, Marta Cruz, father, Vincente Cruz, and brother, Luis Cruz. Survived by loving spouse, Aida Cruz; children, Aida (Marcos) Martinez of Los Angeles, Victor (Amy Compher) Cruz of Columbus, and Martha (Duane Utt) Cruz of Los Angeles; grandchildren, Angelique, Carlos, Victoria, Jennifer, and Alexandra; great-grandchildren, Ariyanna, Ethan, Isabel, Aniayah,Taleah, Hezekiah, Jaystin. Carlos, and Kennedy Cruz; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Wednesday beginning at 5 p.m. with service to follow at 7:30 p.m., at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High Street., Rev. Robert McCaskill officiating. To view and sign online guest book please visit www.graumlichfuneralhome.com.