Valentin Cruz, 86, of New Bedford, died Saturday February 21, 2004 at Kristen Beth Nursing Home.
Born in Utuado, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Juana Figueroa and Rafael Cruz, he had lived in Puerto Rico for most of his life before moving to New Bedford in 1994.
Survivors include his former wife, Luz Rosario of Puerto Rico; 5 sons, Valentin Cruz, Jr., Rafael Cruz and Juan Cruz, all of New Bedford, and Jose Cruz and Manuel Cruz, both of Puerto Rico; 3 daughters, Ana Cruz of New Bedford, Carmen Cruz of Providence, RI, and Maria L. Cruz of New Jersey; a brother, Rafael Cruz of Puerto Rico; 30 grandchildren; and 46 great-grandchildren.
His Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday February 24, 2004 at 1 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park Street, New Bedford. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Monday February 23, 2004 from 2-4 and 7-9.