Obituary

Alwin “Alwyn” Balo Cruz

November 13, 1968 – October 23, 2021

“I did my best in my lifetime!”

Our dearest bunsoy ( youngest child ) Alwyn – quiet in so many ways, peacefully joined our Creator in his sleep. Alwyn joins our Papa & Mama Ros & Elisa Cruz ++

Survived by 

Sisters:Angel Falgui , Aggie Armstrong , Ann Sudjatmiko

Brothers: Adrian Cruz & Andrew Cruz

In-laws : Jim Armstrong, Jajat Sudjatmiko, Chatie Cruz & Mary Rose Cruz

Nephews & nieces:

Ralph & Jessica , Jonji & Jazel , William & Edwin, Johnray & Linnea, Happygrace & Greg, Ariel, Ian Andrew , Janinne, Samantha, Jessica, Jillian & Aric , Mayumi, Celine, Jamielyn, Justin , AJ

Grand uncle to Ralph Daniel RJ, Zion Logan , Eliza Jean & Leilana Reign

Aunts: Nene Rogacion & Luz Villahermosa

Cousins: Mel, Viring ,Nestor , Raquel , Gerry, Rey, Osang, Miriam, Johma, Monnette , Vivian

nieces & nephews : Badette , Ricky, Bea, JJ, Benji, Anthony ,Maricar, Michael, Katherine, Chey, Michelle, Miguel, Vanessa, Christine, Valine, John, Aimee, Kim, Jasper, Bryan, Matthew,

 

Loved by so many.. world wide , our brother Alwyn achieved the following and so much more in his lifetime:

Our dearest brother Alwyn’s career:

Extensive work experience as Record Producer, A&R and Label Manager with a strong track record in album production and label administration for both domestic and international labels. Directly handling all audio elements of album production, including conceptualization and creative development of audio products. Currently an Independent Record Producer and a faculty member at the Music Production Department of the De La Salle College of St. Benilde.

 

EXPERIENCE

Independent Record Producer (present)

Professor of Music Production at De Lasalle College of St. Benilde (3 semesters 2015)

Artist & Repertoire Director for Vicor Music Corporation (2004-2006)

Label Manager for Neo Records of Viva Music Group ta Corales/Vicor Music Corp.

2013 recipient of the AWIT AWARDS for Best R & B Recording (Julie Anne San Jose/GMA Records)

2004 recipient of the AWIT AWARDS for Best Dance Recording (Sarah Geronimo/Viva Records) and Best Christmas Recording (Gloc 9/Star Records)

 

ALBUM SALES CERTIFICATION

Alden Richards “Wish I May” (GMA Records) 4x Platinum

Julie Anne San Jose “I’ll Be There” (GMA Records) 10x Platinum

Julie Anne San Jose “Deeper” (GMA Records) 2x Platinum

Sarah Geronimo “Pop Star” (Viva Records) 8x Platinum

 

COLLEGE

Alwyn was an alumni of:

Philippine Women’s University College of Music

MA in Music Education

BM in Popular Music

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

DCPMA – Major in Piano (1987- incomplete)

CLERGY FORMATION

1981-1987

Congregation of the Mission (C.M.)

ADAMSON UNIVERSITY/Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy ST. VINCENT’S SEMINARY – Minor Seminary/HIGHSCHOOL

ELEMENTARY

MARIST SCHOOL (1975-1981)

Please share all your stories and life shared with our dear bunsoy Alwyn here .. so we also get to experience all his wonderful contributions to the music industry , the scholastic world & his life well lived in the Philippines.

 

Join us as we celebrate his life on

November 17, 2021

Viewing: 10 am at O’Connor Mortuary

25301 Alicia Pkwy Laguna Hills Ca 92653

Interment : 12:30 pm at Ascension Cemetery

24754 Trabuco Road Lake Forest Ca 92630

Join us for a reception at: Norman Murray Community & Senior Center

24932 Veterans Way Mission Viejo Ca 92632

 

Live streaming will be available. Details to be announced.