Charles Martinez Cruz Obituary (1935

Charles Martinez Cruz, 84, of Kenosha formerly of Waukegan passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was born August 7, 1935 in Dallas, Texas and was a long time area resident. Charles loved his family and many friends at Club 18 in Waukegan, he enjoyed his Natural Light Beer and L & M cigarettes. Charles sometimes known as stubborn, his love for music, gambling, and was always easy going and would jokingly take out his knife on his daughter’s boyfriends. One of his favorite lines was “Go find me a girlfriend.” He worked as a mechanic for many years and was self-taught. Charles is survived by his children, Charles “Chuck”, Jesus “Jessie”, Christopher “Chris”, Erlinda, and Cristina. Grandchildren, Trisha (Chris Sr.), Cassie (Adam), Cody (Sarah), Holli (Jeremy), Vincent, Juan (Shannon), Jesse (Angie), Mason, Sacramento, Samantha (Jessie), Sabrina (Matt), Michael, Christopher, Christian, Cecil, Dale, Jacob, Ana, and Robert. Great grandchildren, Jesus, Jacalyn, Chris Jr., Areanna, Jayovannie, Dakota, Xavier, Quentin, Clara Jane, Michael, Jackson, Mia, Peyton, Dash, Cruz, Nico; sisters Margaret (Jesus), Tina (Pedro), many nieces and nephews and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years Jane Cruz; children, Carlos, Theresa, John; brother, Mike; parents, Juan and Juanita. Visitation will be from 4:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, November 29, 2019 at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the funeral home as well. Interment will be at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville.