Obituary

Ruben Cruz III entered into eternal rest on Monday February 10, 2025 in the Bronx, NY. He was born on June 18, 1998 in Jamaica Queens to Ruben Cruz JR.and Shenequa Ayala.

Ruben is survived by his loving parents Ruben Cruz JR. and Shenequa Ayala, his maternal grandparents Larry Guy and Anna Ayala his paternal grandparents Ruben Cruz Sr. and Mercedes Cruz; his cherished siblings Chrissoni, Alaya, Messiah, Amalia, Anthony, Lucinda, Sandy Khrushchev and Daymian; dear aunts and Uncles; Christian, Lana and Anton Ayala, Christopher Conyers, Tyree Sowell, Alasha, Sade and Lexus, Norma, Gloria, Carmen, Maria, Patsy, Harold, Santana Ruben Cruz, Kyanna Celia Cruz, Zyanna Celia Cruz, Sadie Cruz Velez, Ruben Santana Cruz and Jesus Velez.

His nieces and nephews; Ava, Alexis and Avery. His cousins; Alaya, Amera, Jaeson, Olivia, Ethan, Noah, Zion, Kamari, Legend, Kennedi, Kareem, Serenity, Santana JR, Tammy, Andre, Leah, Miles, Shantel, Keelani, Xavier, Moshea, Christine, Carmen, Lawrence, Earl, Winston, Victor, LaShawnte, Andrew, Raymond, Lisa, Bertha, Anthony, Jesus JR, Sasha, Jade, Jordan, Javi, Jose and Mellodi also many more family members friends and loved ones.

A Celebration of Life For Ruben Cruz III will be held on Sunday February 3, 2025 from 3-6 PM with The Rev. Starling Churn Officiating.

It is with Profound Sadness that we announce the passing of our son Ruben Cruz III . He left this world far too soon but his memory and legacy will live on in our hearts forever.

May he rest in peace.