Manuel Cruz Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Manuel Cruz in San Diego, California, born in Phoenix, Arizona, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Manuel left this world on October 20, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Manuel Cruz to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Manuel Cruz and Celia Cruz. He is survived by: his sisters, Mary, Irene "Renie" and Rita; his children, Cynthia "Cindy" Legg (Cruz), Matthew Cruz, Andy Legg, Justin Legg, Jaime Legg, Derik Legg, Michael Cruz and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cruz; his pet Ginger; and his close friend Bruce Deppner.

His contributions to the magazine were many.