Diego “Jon” Antigua Dela Cruz Jr.
September 05, 1955 - January 10, 2021
Los Angeles California
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Diego “Jon” Antigua Dela Cruz Jr.
September 05, 1955 - January 10, 2021
Los Angeles California
Obituary
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of beloved husband, father, and grandfather/Lolo, Diego “Jon” Antigua Dela Cruz, Jr. at the age of 65 from COVID-19. He fought the virus at home for a week along with his dear wife before being hospitalized on December 28th, 2020, with pneumonia. Family stayed virtually connected with him daily throughout his final days. He tragically succumbed to the virus on January 10th, 2021. May he now rest in eternal peace in Heaven above.
Jon was an outgoing, compassionate, and vibrant soul who will be missed deeply by all who knew him. He had represented the Philippines at the World Scout Jamboree in Japan and was a proud Eagle Scout. He was the life of the party and connected with people everywhere he went. Jon enjoyed capturing life’s precious moments on video and through photography. He embraced his Filipino heritage and also selflessly served those in need, including the homeless community. Jon was active in the Catholic church over the years as a music and eucharistic minister. He enjoyed traveling, going on road trips, bowling, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family. Jon had a love for cooking for his family and friends. Jon grandfatherly fulfilled his APOstolic duties with fervor and love. He had a great sense of humor, and he never missed his ritual morning senior coffee at McD’s.
Jon sadly leaves behind the love of his life- his “Sweet”heart, Eva, whom he met at the school bus stop at age 16. Four years later, they got married and started a family. He lovingly referred to her as his Moon to his Sun. Jon’s love for life shines on in his cherished children (Jaymie, Jon, and Michelle), Apos/grandchildren (Brian, Carter, Emberlyn, Wesley, and Maximus), and sons-in-law (Anthony and Logan).
“Until we meet again, you will live on forever in my heart.”
Please join the Dela Cruz family on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021, at 7:00PM PST for a virtual live-streamed Vigil and Rosary held at O’Connor Mortuary, https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=161060734095297.
Family and friends will be able to join online to provide each other support, share stories, and grieve. Insert link info Due to COVID-19 restrictions, in-person attendance is limited to immediate family only.
A virtual funeral Mass will be held at St. Kilian Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 20th, 2021, at 1:00PM PST. Please join the family virtually live-streamed online with the link posted below. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendance is limited to immediate family only.
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127 responses to Diego “Jon” Antigua Dela Cruz Jr.
Reynaldo and Salvacion Montemayor says:
January 19, 2021
Our deepest condolences to you and your family from the Montemayor, Manuel and Wiggin family. May he Rest In Peace. Stay strong and healthy.
Tateng Katindig says:
January 19, 2021
May you rest in peace with our Lord Nyor Jon. Our deepest condolences to Eva and the family.
We will miss you.
Love from the Katindigs
Tateng, Dinah and Ella
Thomas Le says:
January 19, 2021
I will always remember the first time Jon introduced me to his dad, Diego “Jon” just a few years ago, late summer of 2016. We were all barbecuing at Silverado Oaks Park in Roseville to celebrate a birthday. While other people were snacking and mingling, I had a private chat with Diego, and while I don’t remember exactly what he said, I do remember exactly what we talked about and how it made me feel.
I will share details of that conversation and sentiment privately with Jon and the rest of the family, but I will tell anyone and everyone this: I knew then and there that Diego was a kind soul, devoted husband and father who cared very much about his family and their friends. We should all endeavor to live our lives to the same standards. May he Rest In Peace.
Victor and Lucille Dizon says:
January 19, 2021
I will always remember Tito Jon’s smile and energy. We met Tito Jon and Tita Eva at our wedding reception for the first time. He and I shared our love for cameras. Although I used to make fun of him because he is a Nikon guy, we still shared the same passion for capturing events. I even saw him at two weddings that I would film and he would say hello. My wife Lucille and I would randomly see him at Costco and he would always be the one to say “Hello” first.
Tito Jon is one of a kind. He is a proud Filipino and is a happy guy. We will surely miss him.
VITO AND CHRISTINE AMURAO says:
January 19, 2021
Eva and Family,
We will always remember Jon for his kindness. He’s gone but never forgotten.
May the eternal light shine upon him
VITO AND CHRISTINE AMURAO