Juan Eugenio Cruz Espada

Juan Eugenio Cruz Espada, 81, of Chicago's Irving Park neighborhood and formerly of Ponce, Puerto Rico, peacefully passed away November 26, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Jenny (2014). Loving father of Magaly (Fidel) Rivera, Mayra (Augustine) Marron and Juan (Olga) Cruz Jr. Cherished grandfather of Gianni Rivera, Hailee Cruz, Autumn Marron, Bella Cruz, Madyson Cruz and Emily Cruz. Dear brother of Pedro, William, Jose, Ivan, Jesus, Juanita, Rebecca, Sammie, Damaris and the late Herson and the late Elieczer, and a host of other siblings. Juan is remembered for his love of the Chicago Cubs and boxing. A celebration of his life to be determined in 2026.

Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options of Schiller Park, IL