Samantha Joy Cruz

Samantha Joy Cruz, age 33 of Moraine, joined her father, Francisco Cruz on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. She was born June 2, 1991 in Chicago, Illinois.

She is preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, great-grandfather, her father and many other great-aunts and great-uncles. 

Samantha is survived by her mother, Kimberly Cruz; two brothers, Francisco Cruz (Jessika) and Robert Cruz (Lindsay); seven nieces and nephews, Bradley, Keegan, Khloie, Zavier, Remi, Lucia, Lyla; and grandmother, Ofelia Cruz. She is also survived by numerous other family and friends.

She is a 2009 graduate of Miami Trace High School in WCH, Ohio and completed an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice. Samantha had many co-workers throughout her life that became close family and friends. She survived ovarian cancer at the young age of 23 and continue to support ovarian cancer research as well as passionately support Solvita’s mission to assist with blood and tissue donation. She loved spending quality time at Kings Island with her family and friends. Samantha also loved to travel and would take any chance she could to go to the beach. 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home 3940 Kettering Blvd. Kettering, Ohio 45439. Sharing of memories will be held at 3:00 pm following visitation. 

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