Noe De

La Cruz

Noah passed away surrounded by loved ones on April 20, 2022 after a valiant 2 1/2 year battle with cancer.

Noah was born in El Centro, CA and grew up and lived in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Salinas and most recently Hollister.  He attended Branciforte Elementary, Branciforte Jr. High and Soquel High and graduated from Santa Cruz High in 1985.  He played football and wrestled for the SCHS Cardinals.

Noah worked at the Boardwalk when he was a youngster, but most of his career was spent as an auto body painter.  He worked for several companies throughout Santa Cruz County during his career of over 30 years.  He loved his job and he was one of the best at it.  Noah also served a short time in the Reserves.

Noah also enjoyed playing and watching sports.  He played Little League and Pop Warner.  He was a fan of the Raiders and St. Louis Cardinals and wore his jerseys and caps proudly.  He enjoyed playing men's fast/slow pitch and co-ed softball.  He loved getting in on any sporting pools and looked forward to picking players for Fantasy Football.  But most importantly to Noah was coaching his sons and nephews baseball teams.

Noah was one of the most positive and nicest guys you could ever know and he had a contagious laugh you could never forget.  He liked to joke around and always had everyone laughing.  He was an amazing father, husband, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, brother-in-law, and friend.  Noah will truly be missed and his kindness and laugh will always remain in our hearts.  His favorite song by Queen said, "I Want to Break Free", and free he is now.

Noah is survived by his wife Rosa De La Cruz of Hollister, CA; son Noah De La Cruz Jr. (Kari Riesgo) of Santa Cruz, CA; son Jacob De La Cruz of Las Vegas, NV; mother Phyllis Aguilar of Salinas, CA; sister Maria (Cathy) De La Rosa of Salinas, CA; brothers Roy De La Cruz of Santa Cruz, CA; Jose Morales of Salinas, CA and Juan Morales of Salinas, CA; and many cousins, nieces and nephews that he truly loved.

Funeral will be at Calvary Cemetery, 1100 Hillcrest in Hollister, CA on April 28, 2022, at 2:00 pm.  Following the service, A Celebration of  Life will be held at Rancho El Tepozan on 961 Foothill Rd. in Hollister, CA.  In lieu of flowers, an act of charity can be made in Noah's memory to:  Santa Cruz and Hollister Little League.