Saturday, April 18, 2020



Arnold John Cruz

July 26, 1948 - April 18, 2020




Arnold John Cruz, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 18, 2020, at the age of
71, surrounded by his loved ones.
A native of Colton, Arnold was an Army Veteran and hardworking man who retired from the City
of Colton Water Department in 2008, after years of service as a Water Treatment Technician.
His love for his family, baseball, and music will forever be remembered.
Arnold was preceded in death by his wife Roxanne, parents Cruz and Delores, and some
siblings Helen, Bobby, and Rachel. He is survived by his children, Arnold J. Cruz, Jr.,
Christopher A. Cruz (Nicole), Priscilla Cruz (Paul), and Lisa Reliford (Rudy), his grandchildren
Adrian, Alyssa, Jordan, Alex, Christopher, Ryan, Noah, and Jacob, and his brothers George and
Henry Cruz.
There will be a graveside service Hermosa Cemetery on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 11:00 am.