Krystal “Kriss” M. da Cruz, age 16, of Somerset. Passed away unexpectedly February 18, 2009. Born in Fall River, daughter of Norberto & Carolyn (Sandner) da Cruz and fiancée of James Paull. Krystal was a sophomore at Somerset High School, where she was very involved in many after school activities & clubs, including Marching Band, Winter Percussion, Show Choir and G.S.A. (Gay-Straight Alliance). She was a Black Belt in Karate, a Girl Scout where she was going for the gold, a lover of Anime & Japanese Artifacts.
Besides her parents of Somerset & fiancée of Berkley; she is survived by a brother: Scott J. da Cruz of Providence, RI. Maternal-grandparents: Elizabeth M. & the late Glenn A. Sandner of Somerset. Paternal-grandparents: Maria Carmo & the late Leonel da Cruz of Fall River. Several aunts, uncles, & cousins.
Her funeral service will take place in the MANUEL ROGERS & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 1521 N. Main St. MONDAY AT 9:00 A.M. Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Somerset. Calling hours SUNDAY 2:00-6:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Krystal’s memory to Somerset Friends of Music, c/o Somerset High School, 635 County St. Somerset, MA 02726.