SSG (R) Pedro Crisostomo Cruz

SSG (R) Pedro Crisostomo Cruz, 83, of Linden passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025.

He was born on November 11, 1942, in Inarajan, Guam, to the late Felix Duenas Cruz and Maria Crisostomo Cruz. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings, Jose C. Cruz, Elisa C. Quinata & Alejo LG Quinata, Rosa C. Taitague & Lorenzo N. Taitague, Vicente C. Cruz & Shirley Cruz, Jesus C. Cruz, Maria C. Concepcion & Jesus Q. Concepcion, Juan C. Cruz & Maria Q. Cruz, Louisa C. Harmon, Carmen C. Diego and Jose M. San Nicolas.

His Love and Memories Remain the Hearts of his Children and Families: Daughter, Doris C. & Jesse LG Taitague: Seth Taitague & Jessica Rojas (Elizabeth & Isaiah)
Jacob & Taylar G. Taitague (Benjamin, Samuel & Micah); Jessi-Marie Taitague; Julian & Ashley B. Taitague. His son, Peter P. & Sheryl M. Cruz: Alexandra Namiko
Mary ER Guerrero: Daryen Mikhail Guerrero, Amara Jenay, Brendyn Mattheu, Peter P. Cruz II; his sister, Ana C. San Nicolas; his in-laws, Joseph P. Harmon, and Maria S.N. Cruz.

Pedro lived a life rooted in faith, service, and deep devotion to family. He proudly served in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSG). His military service was a source of great pride, reflecting his strong sense of duty, discipline, and love for his country. Pedro will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by his many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends, and his closest companions, Jose C. Meno and his battle buddy, Pedro Q. Iriarte.

There will be a visitation for friends and family on Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Adcock Funeral Home and Crematory, Spring Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Fayetteville. Burial with military honors will follow the service at 12:00 p.m. at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery.