Simona "Sam" Cruz's obituary , Passed away on January 19, 2026 in Manteno, Illinois

Simona "Sam" Cruz

December 30, 1951 - January 19, 2026 (74 years old)

Manteno, Illinois

Simona "Sam" Cruz's obituary , Passed away on January 19, 2026 in Manteno, Illinois

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Simona "Sam" Cruz

December 30, 1951 - January 19, 2026 (74 years old)

Manteno, Illinois

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Simona Cruz Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Simona Cruz of Manteno, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 74, on January 19, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Roberto Salaz and Paula Salaz (Ortiz); and her son Joseph Ramirez. She is survived by: her husband Jacinto Cruz; her sons, Jason Cruz of Long Beach, CA and Anthony Cruz (Andrea) of Chesterton, IN; her brothers, Mike Cuadrado (Rachel) of Chicago and Albert Jr.; and her grandchildren, Quinn Cruz, Jacob Ramirez, Anthony Cruz, Mark Kamstra and Angelina Kamstra.

Memorials may be made to the National MS Society, Manteno United Methodist Church, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clancy Gernon Funeral Homes



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255 W 2nd St, Manteno, IL 60950

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