Roger Cruz

Bartow -Roger Cruz, age 62, passed away April 17, 2024, at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven. He was born on October 4, 1961, in Brooklyn, NY. He was a General Manager in the Security Industry. He enjoyed gardening, dancing, and going to the gun range. He was preceded in death by his mother Blanca Gonzalez- Cruz and brother Juan Cruz. He is survived by a loving family that include his wife Milagros Malave, sons Juan L. Cruz, Roger Cruz, Jr., & Michael A. Cruz, daughter Jessica Cruz, step children Carlos Navedo, Orlando Navedo & Angel Navedo, grandchildren Damian Cruz, Joshua Cruz, Brianna Cruz, Shianne Cruz, Edger Fernandez, Caleb Fernandez, Manuel, Ezequiel, Maleni & Jaiceon, sister Marivette Cruz, father Rogelio Cruz, nieces Jasmine Rodriguez & Cynthia Rodriguez, great niece & nephew Angel S. Paulino, Dylan O. Paulino & Isabel Hernandez , daughter in law Janice Cruz and extended family. Family will receive friends Monday, April 22, 2024, from 1:00 PM - 4: 00 PM at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, Bartow. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com