Fernando Cruz Lopez was born on November 10, 1989, in Mexico. He passed away on April 27, 2024, in Everett, Washington, at the age of 34. Fernado was a hard-working immigrant who provided for his three children and his wife. He was a family man who, despite working long hours every day, still made time to bond with his family and was very sociable. Fernando will be deeply missed by all his family, friends and everyone else who got to meet him.

Fernando leaves behind his wife, Irma Mendoza Basurto, father, Natalio Fernando Cruz Martinez, sons, Saul Fernando Cruz-Mendoza, Fernando Cruz Jr, daughter, Crystal Cruz Mendoza, brothers, Javier Cruz Lopez, Jaime Cruz Lopez, sister, Erika Cruz Lopez. A memorial service was held on May 9, 2024, and he was buried in Mexico.