Antonio de la Cruz, "Tony", age 74, a resident of Hondo, TX, died peacefully at his family's home on March 27, 2019. He was born February 27, 1945 in Tacloban, Leyte , Philippines.

From an early age, Tony had a passion for learning. He completed his medical studies at Far Eastern University in 1969. He then traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to complete his medical training where he met his beautiful wife, Belma delaCruz, of nearly fifty years. Tony continued his work in medicine until his passing. Tony was also a very active member of Santo Nino de Cebu Catholic Church and participated in yearly medical missions in the Philippines. Tony was a true renaissance man; he taught his children everything from medicine to how to work on cars. He was full of life and loved dancing,music and to serenade his lovely wife.  He was cherished by all, especially his beloved grandchildren,  and he will be truly missed.

He is survived by death by his wife, Belma DeLaCruz, of Hondo, Texas, Anthony DeLaCruz (Jennifer) of Winfield, Illinois, Serge Rase (Ellen) of Fullerton, California, his adoring grandchildren, Bobby and Frankie DeLaCruz, and Paolo Rase as well as many brothers and sisters in San Francisco and the Philippines.  He was preceded in death by his Parents ( Serviliano and  Consuelo DeLaCruz)  and multiple siblings.

A visitation will be held March 31, 2019 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held April 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Wheaton, Illinois.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Santo Nino de Cebu Catholic Church , 5655 Rigsby Avenue,  in San Antonio, Texas 78222.