Jules Francis Santa Cruz

Mr. Francis Santa Cruz, age 58, of the Latimer Community, died Tuesday, November 7, 2006, in Latimer. Mr. Santa Cruz was a lifelong resident of the community. He loved to fish and spend time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Jules Santa Cruz. Survivors include his wife, Linda Godwin Santa Cruz of the Latimer Community, two sons, David Santa Cruz of Latimer and Duane Santa Cruz of Vancleave, MS., his mother, Alverta Diaz Santa Cruz of Biloxi, MS., three sisters, Ann Collum of Gulfport, MS., Genevive Migues and Annette Bickham, both of Biloxi, MS., two brothers, Michael Santa Cruz of Biloxi, MS., and Louis Santa Cruz of St. Martin, and six grandchildren. Visitation will be on Thursday, November 9, 2006, from 1-2 PM, with a 2 PM church service, all at Bethel Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.