Tomas Quenga Cruz

In Loving Memory Tomas Quenga Cruz

December 16, 1930 - September 17. 2025

In his passing, he now joins his:

Parents: Antonio Salas and Soledad Quenga Cruz 

Wife: Rita Camacho Babauta Cruz

Brother: Jose Quenga Cruz (Taling)

Sisters:

Angelina Cruz Beckman (Ninang) 

Lucia Cruz Insular (Chia)

Maria Cruz Reyes (Babe)

Sister-in-Law: Maria Mendiola Cruz 

Brothers-in-Law:

John Beckman 

Panfilo Insular 

Geronimo Reyes

Son-in-Law: Joseph M. Artero

He will forever remain in the hearts of his:

Children and Spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren:

ANNIE C. ARTERO: Brigida, Jennifer A. and Nathan Rios (Kekoa, Tyler, and Talia-Renee), Michael (Violet), and Ryan

FELIX A. CRUZ: Janelle and Jason Acda, Thomas Joseph, and Felix-Jose 

NORMA J. CRUZ

RITA C. and SCOTT EVARISTO: Jasmine

He will also be missed by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

During World War 11, from 1941-1943, as a young child, Tomas survived the Japanese invasion, and the eventual American liberation, of his beloved Island of Guam. His experiences contributed to his eventual decision to serve in the United States military.

In 1957, Tomas enlisted in the United States Air Force as Airman First Class, departing his island home for the first time. His eventual 20 plus years of service in defense of our nation spanned the globe from various military installations in the United States to overseas locales such as French Morocco, North Africa to Labrador, Canada. In August 1972, he honorably retired as Staff Sergeant from the Transportation Squadron from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Over the next 8 years he continued to serve his communities first as an automotive mechanic in the private sector on Guam, then continuing within the Government of Guam, and finally in 1980-1984, he served as an Aircraft Refueler with Lockheed Martin in San Jose, California. In 1984, he continued as the primary caregiver of his wife, eventually relocating and finally settling in San Antonio, Texas in August 2000.

Tomas enjoyed traveling, baseball, volleyball, game shows, slot machines, bowling, dancing and action movies. He was a devoted family man, later serving as primary caregiver to his beloved wife, Rita; steadfast, loving parent and counselor to his children; and caring grandfather to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

With a big, loving heart, he easily assumed the role of father-figure to many other family members and friends.