Joseph ""Joey"" Benjamin Cruz was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado January 10, 1933 to Abel Cruz and Rose Padilla Cruz and passed away at his home in Denver, Colorado March 9, 2014. Joseph is survived by his wife Irene, his sons, Darrell Cruz, Nathan Cruz, Brian Cruz, Jeff Cruz and his wife Roni, and the late Mark Cruz; grandchildren, Mandy, Michael, Vanessa, Ilene, Stefan, Darrell, Monique, Dominic, Rosanne, Phillip, Nicole, Santana, Fergie and his sisters Geneva Fresquez and her husband Alex, and Sue Cardenas. Joe is also survived by 19 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The Funeral Service will be held Friday, March 21, 11AM at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street in Thornton. Entombment will follow at Highland Cemetery.