Carlos "Chale" Cruz, Jr. passed away at home on December 10, 2021, in Wylie, TX. He was born on April 19, 1951, to Carlos and Maria Cruz.
Carlos was married to his childhood sweetheart and love of his life, Clara for the past 51 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Juanita Cruz and Imelda Martinez.
Carlos is survived by his loving wife, Clara; daughter and son-in-law Juanita and Mike Vasquez; daughter and son-in-law Melissa and Paul Martinez; grandson Jonathan Martinez and his fiancé Joslyn Young; and his granddaughter Celeste Engstrom and her husband Logan. He leaves behind numerous other family members whom he loved very much and his granddogs.
Services entrusted to Charles W. Smith & Sons of Sachse, Texas.