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1966 Juan 2019

Juan Cruz

October 10, 1966 — September 2, 2019

Lee's Summit, Missouri

Con gran tristeza, la familia de Juan Cruz anuncia su fallecimiento después de una fuerte batalla contra el cáncer. Juan Cruz, de 52 años de edad, de Lee’s Summit, Missouri, falleció el Lunes 2 de Septiembre del 2019. Juan nació el 10 de octubre de 1966 en Huayllay, Cerro de Pasco, Perú, hijo de Blas Cruz e Irma Palacios.

Juan será recordado con cariño por su esposa Estela, con quien habría celebrado 28 años de casados en Octubre, y sus cuatro hijos, Lizzy, Luigi, Josue y Mia. También lo recordarán sus hermanos que permanecen en Perú; Jesús, Manuel, Olinda, Ivan, Osias,Tulio, Josué y Cristian.

Juan inmigro de Perú al área de Kansas City con su familia el 4 de marzo del año 2000 en busca de nuevas oportunidades.

Fue un miembro activo de la gran comunidad latina de Kansas City y un líder de su iglesia por muchos años. Cantó en el coro de la iglesia, entrenó fútbol a jovenes y le encantó trabajar en ministerios juveniles. Juan era un aficionado del fútbol y disfrutaba los deportes. Le encantaba llevar a su familia a la ciudad, pasear y pasar tiempo juntos.

Fue el fundador y copropietario de Click Signs, una empresa de letreros, publicidad e impresión digital. Juan fue colaborador de ESPN y Univision KC, también fue fundador de Conexiones, la revista que cubre deportes y la comunidad latina en Kansas City.

La familia estará recibiendo a amigos y conocidos a partir de las 2:00 pm hasta la hora del servicio en SDA Multicultural Church for the Community, 9820 Raytown Road, Septiembre 7 del 2019. El servicio conmemorativo se llevará a cabo a las 4:00 pm. El entierro será a las 6:00 pm en el cementerio de Longview.

Una cena y programa de Celebración de Vida comenzará a las 7:00 pm en SDA Multicultural Church for the Community para cualquier persona que quiera compartir sus recuerdos con Juan.

It is with great sadness that the family of Juan Cruz announces his passing after a hard fought battle with cancer. Juan Cruz, 52, of Lee’s Summit, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019. Juan was born on October 10, 1966 in Huayllay, Cerro de Pasco, Peru to Blas Cruz and Irma Palacios.

Juan will be lovingly remembered by his wife Estela, who would have celebrated 28 years of marriage in October, as well as his four children Lizzy, Luigi, Josue, and Mia. He will also be missed by his siblings who remain in Peru; Jesús, Manuel, Olinda, Ivan, Osias, Tulio, Josué y Cristian.

Juan immigrated from Peru to the Kansas City area with his family on March 4, 2000 in search of new opportunities.

He was an active member of the greater Kansas City Latino community and a longtime leader in his SDA church. He sang in the church choir, coached youth soccer, and loved working in youth ministries. Juan was a futbol aficionado and enjoyed sports. He loved to take his family to the city, to walk around and spend time together.

He was the founder and co-owner of Click Signs, a custom signage, advertising, and printing company. Juan was a contributor for Univision KC and ESPN, and was the founder of Conexiones, a magazine that covers sports and the Latino community in KC.

The family will greet friends from 2:00 pm until the time of service at SDA Multicultural Church for the Community, 9820 Raytown Road on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm. Burial will follow at Longview Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life dinner and program will start at 7:00 pm at SDA Multicultural Church for the Community for anyone who would like to share their memories of Juan.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Juan Cruz, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Saturday, September 7, 2019

2:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)

SDA Multicultural Church for the Community

9820 Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64134

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Funeral Service

Saturday, September 7, 2019

4:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

SDA Multicultural Church for the Community

9820 Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64134

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Committal

Saturday, September 7, 2019

Starts at 6:00 pm (Central time)

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Reception

Saturday, September 7, 2019

7:00 - 9:00 pm (Central time)

SDA Multicultural Church for the Community

9820 Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64134

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