Racine – Guadalupe Cruz, 82, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born in Missouri on December 12, 1933, son of the late Seferrino and Torlivia (nee: Sanchez) Cruz. He's been a Racine resident for most of his life.

Mr. Cruz retired from Belle City Malleable Iron in 1999 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed music, and spent his life as a drummer for "Conjunto Capri" and several other local bands.

Mr. Cruz is survived by his daughters Jesusita (Stanley) York of Minocqua, Patricia (Jose) Garza of Racine, and Rose Mary Hagens of El Monte, California. He is further survived by his step children Della Molina, Mary Ann Kramer. Albert Renteria, Nancy Renteria, and Frankie Renteria all of Racine; many grandchildren; many many great-grandchildren; brother Joe (Minga) Cruz of Midland, Texas; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wives Lucia Cruz and Elvira Cruz; step-children Linda Renteria, Roy Renteria, and Danny Luna; and his three sisters.

Memorial services for Mr. Cruz will be held in the funeral home at 12 noon on Friday, December 2, 2016 officiated by Rev. Antony Thomas. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Memorials to the family have been suggested.

Service Details

Friday, December 3, 2016

Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home

Visitation – 11:00 a.m.

Memorial Service – 12:00 p.m