Manuel L Santa Cruz

Manuel Santa Cruz, returned home with our Lord at St. Mary’s Hospital at 10:33 a.m. on July 18, 2018 in Tucson, Arizona. Throughout his life, Manuel was the embodiment of unconditional love and was full of so much wisdom; he will be missed. His final moments consisted of immense love, singing, and even a little laughter. He was surrounded by his large and loving family. He will be remembered and is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sofia, and his 5 children along with their spouses: Claudia (Rick), Diana (Eduardo), Jeanette, Veronica (Samuel) and Manuel Jr. (Michelle); as well as his 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services entrusted to Martinez Funeral Chapels-Tucson.  Visitation is scheduled for July 25, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. followed by Mass celebrated at St. Margaret's Church at 1:00 p.m.