Calistro Cruz Jr, 97, born October 14, 1926 in Ft. Worth, Texas passed peacefully with his loving wife of 78 years, Santos, by his side, surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He is survived by his devoted wife of many years Santos Villarreal Cruz, son Carlos Cruz and his wife Anna, daughter Josefina De la Cruz and her husband Ralph, daughter Linda Cardenas, daughter Dora Gutierrez and her husband Eugenio, daughter Amalia Villarreal and her husband Pedro, daughter Janie Evans, son Angel Cruz and his wife Corina, son Mario Cruz and his wife Norma, daughter Norma Cruz, sister Carmen Lopez and brother Arnulfo Cruz,  30 grandchildren, 68 great grandchildren, 14 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and Godchildren.

Preceding Calistro in death are his father Calistro Cruz, mother Josefina Ybarra, daughter Diana Cruz, brothers Alejandro Cruz, sisters Olga and Eloisa, sons-in-law Raul Juarez and Pedro Cardenas, grandchildren Joanna Cardenas, Marcos and Armando De La Cruz. Also preceding him in death are his great grandchildren James, Amanda and Jacob Cardenas and his great great granddaughter Lylah Roselyn Alexander. They welcome Calistro home with open arms.

Calistro served in the United States Army and was proud of his service. Calistro's greatest joys were the love of his life Santos, spending time with his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, sharing wisdom, old stories and spending time at his beloved ranchito.  His memory and legacy will live on for many generations. He was known by many and loved by all.

Funeral arrangements are by Leonard Funeral Home, 707 W. Houston St., Carrizo Springs, Texas 78834, (830).876.2119. You may express your condolences, share your favorite memories and sign the guestbook online at www.leonardfunerals.com.