Jesus Joseph De La Cruz

Jesus De La Cruz, 77, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 21,1949, at Fort Sam Houston to Pilar and Celsa De La Cruz, Jesus lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, faith, and a servant's heart. Raised alongside his twin brother, Thomas, and older brother, John, he and his brothers were actively involved at Immaculate Conception Church, serving as altar boys and volunteering at parish events.

A graduate of Burbank High School, Jesus proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War era as a jet engine mechanic. His service included assignments in Taiwan with temporary duty in Vietnam before he was honorably discharged in 1977.

After returning home, Jesus married the love of his life, Yolanda, in February 1981 after meeting through their church functions. Together they raised their family with strong Catholic values and dedicated much of their lives to caring for aging family members and serving their community through church and nursing home volunteer work.

Jesus spent 20 years as a bus operator with VIA Metropolitan Transit, proudly serving the San Antonio community. In retirement, he remained active volunteering at church festivals and became a familiar face at Kenney's Food Store in his childhood neighborhood, where friends and family always knew they could find him.

Above all, Jesus treasured his family, especially his grandchildren, Dezi and Bella, and great-grandchildren, Elias and Jericho.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pilar and Celsa De La Cruz, and his beloved wife, Yolanda De La Cruz.

He is survived by his sons, Carlos Gutierrez Jr. (Kim), Jason De La Cruz (Diane), and Timothy Moss; his brothers, John De La Cruz (Celia) and Thomas De La Cruz (Susie); his sister, Colleen De La Cruz; his brother-in-law, Daniel Noriega; his grandchildren, Dezirae Gutierrez and Ysabella Tijerina (Mark); and his great-grandchildren, Elias Sanchez and Jericho Sanchez; and numerous nieces and nephews and their children.

Jesus will be remembered for his unwavering faith, generous spirit, and quiet dedication to his family and community. His legacy of love, compassion, and service will live on in all who knew him.