IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Carlos Humberto
Cruz

July 1, 1974 — December 20, 2023

East Boston

Obituary

Se invita a familiares y amigos a asistir a las horas de visita de Carlos Humberto Cruz Portales, en la Funeraria Welsh, 718 Broadway, Chelsea. el miércoles 27 de diciembre de 5:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m., Carlos será puesto a descansar en Guastatoya, el Progreso, Guatemala.

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours for Carlos Humberto Cruz Portales, in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Wednesday, December 27th from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Carlos will be placed to rest in Guastatoya, el Progreso, Guatemala.

Carlos falleció el miércoles 20 de diciembre de 2023 en el Hospital General de Massachusetts en Boston después de una larga enfermedad.  Nació en Huizizil, Guatemala, uno de los nueve hijos de Catalino Cruz y Elizabeth Portales.  Asistió a escuelas en Guatemala y de joven llegó a los Estados Unidos hace 30 años y se estableció en East Boston.

Carlos estuvo casado con Blanca Vázquez y juntos criaron a sus dos hijos.

Trabajó como limpiador comercial para Italia Cleaning Services.

Era un apasionado del hogar y la familia, un gran trabajador en su tiempo libre, disfrutaba de una buena comida familiar y jugaba a las cartas con sus hermanos.

Le sobreviven su amada esposa de 27 años, Blanca L. Cruz, sus amados hijos Gerson Cruz y Elizabeth Cruz.  También le sobreviven sus cuatro hermanos y cuatro hermanas y sus cónyuges.  También le sobreviven muchos familiares y amigos.

Carlos passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Mass. General Hospital in Boston after a lengthy illness.  Born in Huizizil Guatemala, one of nine children of Catalino Cruz and Elizabeth Portales.  He attended schools in Guatemala and as a young man he came to the United States 30 years ago and settled in East Boston.

Carlos was married to Blanca Valasquez and together raised their two children.

He worked as a commercial cleaner for Italia Cleaning Services.

He was passionately devoted to home and family, a hard worker in his spare time he enjoyed a good family meal and playing cards with his brothers.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Blanca L. Cruz, his loving children Gerson Cruz and Elizabeth Cruz.  He is also survived by his four brothers and four sisters and their spouses.  He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

December
27

Wednesday

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Interment

December
28

Thursday

Starts at 11:00 am

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