Robert "Bobby" Cruz

    Robert “Bobby” Cruz, of Edna, went to be with Lord on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at the age of 68. He was born in Edna, on Aug. 26, 1949, to the late Henry Cruz, Sr. and Elbira Pena Cruz.     Bobby loved going to church picnics, listening to polka and Czech music, having a good time, dancing, cold beer, joking and giving everyone a hard time. He wasn’t afraid to tell you what was on his mind!! He had a passion for hunting and ranching, raising cattle. His favorite thing to do was spend time with his family (mostly his grandkids). Bobby was also a very loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and an amazing friend who will be truly missed.     Bobby leaves behind his loving wife of 41 years, Victoria “Vicki” Suniga Cruz; two daughters: Luci (Ernie) Safady and Mary Ann (Miguel) Gutierrez; four sons: Mark (Norma) Gloria,  Eric (Leslie) Cruz, James (Justine) Cruz, and Sammy (Stephanie) Cruz; sisters: Jane Lopez, Esther Garza, Emilie Diaz, and Delia Rocha; brothers: Victor Cruz, Allen Cruz, Alonzo Cruz, and Abel Cruz; fourteen, grandchildren; seven, great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.     In addition to his parents Bobby is preceded in death by his one son, Robert Cruz, Jr; one brother, Henry Cruz, Jr.     Visitation was held on Sunday, July 1, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a Rosary recited from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Funeral service was at 1 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Latin American Cemetery of Edna.     Pallbearers were Fred Lopez, Jr., Alex C. Rocha, Lance Garcia, Victor Cruz, Jr., Rockne Schafer, and Rey DeLoSantos.     Honorary pallbearers are all grandchildren and great-grandchildren.     Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.