CRUZ, Arthur Gonzalez


Arthur Gonzalez Cruz, 65, of Tolleson, passed away on June 5, 2007. He was born on October 22, 1941 in Williams, AZ to Bonifacio and Lucy Cruz. Arthur was the founder of El Sol Painting and was a painter and licensed contractor for 47 years. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Herminia Cruz; children, Artie Cruz (Eva), Myra Salinas, Lisa Cruz, Eloise Cruz, Jessica Espinoza (David); siblings, Edward Cruz, Ray Martinez; 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Beloved brother, husband, father and grandfather. Visitation with Rosary was held at St. John Vianney Parish in Goodyear. Mass was also at St. John Vainney Parish with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale. Under the direction of Thompson's Valley West Funeral Chapel in Goodyear. Published in The Arizona Republic on 6/7/2007.