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In lieu of flowers, consider a gift to American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Personal note from Josephine Pompa, his wife, Glenda and Yvette (daughters)

Daddy loved mommy. He loved my mom, sister, Glenda, granddaugters, Shannon, Michele, Jennifer, Bradley, and Brandon. Great grandchildren: Sebi, Sasha, Jagger, Ivy, Zach, Cassie, and Philip - and great, great granddaughter, Belle and me, Yvette. "I miss my Paposo very much." (Josephine)

Obituary

Cruz, Pompa Jr. age 88. Cruz is survived by his wife of 66 years, Josephine Pompa and daughters, Glenda McKinney and Yvette Pompa. He served with great honor in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He was a wonderful provider to his wife and family and loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren very much. Cruz worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 33 fantastic years! He fought several forest fires and operated the heavy …

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Cruzito, as we knew him, lived in Carlsbad, NM, before he went to serve his country in the Korea Conflict. He and his f…
Cruzito, as we knew him, lived in Carlsbad, NM, before he went to serve his country in the Korea Co…
Cruzito, as we knew him, lived in Carlsbad, NM, before he went t…

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Born

February 9th, 1930
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Passed away

December 25th, 2018
Lawton, OK, USA

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Riverside National Cemetary

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