Tom The Original Cruz, 79, of Taos passed away on May 02, 2009. He was a graduate of Taos High School and retired in 1992 from Kit Carson Electric. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maria T. & Tomas Cruz, sister, Elvira Vigil, son, George Santistevan and brother, Eduardo Cruz. He is survived by his wife, Josepha Cruz, son, J.D. Cruz (Maria), grandsons, T.J. and Christopher Cruz, grand daughter, Desiree Santistevan, sisters, Mary Quan (Hiram) of Fresno, CA and Isabelle Bauer (Bruce) of Perry, Georgia and many other relatives and friends.
Rosary was recited on May 06, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on May 07, 2009 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with interment following at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.