C. W. "Billy" DeLaCruz
Born: Sat Dec 25, 1920
Died: Wed Jul 18, 2012
Visitation
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sun Jul 22, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 AM Mon Jul 23, 2012
Location: Holy Rosary Catholic Church
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C. W. (Billy) DeLaCruz died Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at the age of 91. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Alice, daughter Mary Ellyn (Roger) Ratliff, sons William (Patti) and Richard (Michelle) DeLaCruz, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren, all of them the loves of his life. Two sisters of Billy survive; one sister and two brothers are now deceased. Billy served four years in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and earned 8 Battle Stars. He retired after 33 years at C. H. Ellis Co. Visitation at Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, Sunday, July 22 from 4 – 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, July 23 at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, where Billy was a lifetime member. Entombment will be at Washington Park East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to I.U. Health Hospice in gratitude for their special care and devotion.
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Dr. Gerald Thompkins
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Posted Sun July 22, 2012
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Although I have never met anyone in Bill's family, I would like to express my sincere condolences and sympathies to the entire family. I met Bill in the late 70s when I was starting a small luggage company. Bill helped me get started with samples of zippers and studs for our bags. He was always helpful and provided encouragement. Bill always smiled and was always positive. My luggage company lasted for about a year, we never really got off the ground. But with Bill's help, we made a small profit. I no longer live in Indianapolis, but I do read the Indianapolis Star and saw his obituary yesterday. My wife and I were shocked. Again, I wish to extend my support to the DeLaCruz family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dr. Gerald Thompkins
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Margie Ellis Hammelrath
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Posted Sun July 22, 2012
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Cinda sent me the message that Billy had left us. What wonderful memories I have of this more than kind joyful man. My grandmother Ellis was blessed by his attention, as well as with so many memories, some are stronger. I will never forget when he called my dad and said, well Bud, I got my boy, now you get yours! Our whole family cherished him for his ever faithful making each of us feel so important. I can still hear his voice, and laughter after all these years, and I am sure that there are many who are delighted to hear that laughter resonating again in God''''''''''''''''s house. Sending love and condolences, Marge and Smith
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James J. Divita
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Posted Tue July 24, 2012
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Always with a smile, Billy DeLaCruz was a joyful man who enjoyed life and contact with other people, a man of peace devoted to Holy Rosary Parish. A loyal Hispanic member of the Italian Church for decades, he assisted me with historical info while I was writing the parish history in 1984, provided background on the city's Mexican community before the 1990s, and joined me in a TV interview marking the Columbus anniverary. With Alice he always greeted me by name when we attended Mass at HR. At the same time, he phoned me annually to sell admission tickets to the first street festivals -- just one of his many contributions to his beloved parish. God should have an easy time rewarding such a good and faithful servant.
James J. Divita, Marian University
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Maria Lawson
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Posted Tue July 24, 2012
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I had the pleasure of meeting Bill at C.H.Ellis and became good friends with Bill. He would come in after he retired and talk to me. he would always find a way to make me smile. What a great guy you were. I will miss you, Bill.
my thoughts and prayers sent to the family. God Bless!
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Karen Wyatt Sedlak
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Posted Fri September 21, 2012
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Dear Alice, It's been a long time...saw Billy's notice last night and just had to tell you that I have always remembered you two and all the laughter and smiles at your house. Please contact me...325-456-1420. Love, Karen and Steve
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