On January 2, 2019, Elder Cruz Almanza Jr. went home to be with the Lord. He was born July 7, 1948 in Pharr, Texas. He was a long-time resident of Soledad and Gonzales, CA. He was the pastor to Soledad Apostolic Faith Tabernacle Church since 1986. He was a loving husband, father, Grandfather, and great grandfather. Pastor Cruz Almanza Jr. is survived by his wife of 49 years, Yolanda Valverde Almanza; son, Cruz Almanza III; daughters, Yvette Almanza (Isaac Banuelos), Cynthia… Read More » Almanza, Ducilla Almanza (Jose Sanchez). He had 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by parents, Cruz and Julia Almanza, brother, Cecil Almanza, and sisters, Socorro Diaz, Alejandra Alvarez, Naomi Caldera, and Julie Almanza. Celebration of Life services will be held Friday, January 11, 2019 at 7 pm at the YMCA Community Center, 560 Walker Dr, Soledad; and on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 10 am at Echoes Calvary Church, 1025 Post Dr, Salinas. Graveside service immediately after at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 18200 Damian Wy, Salinas.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Cruz Almanza Jr 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Soledad, state: California