Candy Jo Cruz

Candy passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at McLaren Macomb at the age of 46. She was born on July 11, 1976 to Ronald and Pamela (Rusho) Lee in Saginaw, Michigan. She had a beautiful smile that would light up the room as well as her personality. She had the kindest soul and was always so considerate of others. Candy was very protective of her loved ones, especially her sister Chrissy. She enjoyed going to the casino and playing cards with her sister. She loved Halloween, Betty Boop, and her animals, especially her dog Rocky. She loved going up north and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She always looked good no matter what and had such an empathetic and passionate soul.
Candy is survived by her husband, Santiago Cruz; children, Jade (Chad) Cardish and Preston Cruz; grandchildren, Santiago Cardish and Chad Cardish Jr.; parents, Pamela (Dave) Lee and Ron (Teresa) Lee; sister, Chrissy Lee; grandparents, Cecil (Betts) Zettel; close cousin, Johnathan Metivier and many other cousins; numerous aunts, uncles and dear friends and very close friends, Patty, Annie, Elizabeth and Glenda. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ronald Lee Sr, Joan (Leo) LeRoux and James (Mary) Rusho.
Memorial service will take place on Friday, November 18, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at the Gephart Funeral Home. Officiating will be Jane Gregorczyk. The family will be present to receive visitors on Friday at the funeral home from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Wishes of the Family.