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Mr. Eric Dela Cruz, 70 years old of Salem, OR, passed away on January 25, 2023 peacefully in his sleep with his loving family at his bedside. 



Eric was born on December 28th 1952 to Mary Jose and Cornelio Dela Cruz. After graduating from Waimea high school in 1970. he went on to study carpentry at Kauai community college . After graduation, he landed his first job as a bus boy for Kauai Surf Coffee …

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I met Eric on line. I don’t remember how but we became pen pals.  I was always fascinated with hawaii and Eric became m…
I met Eric on line. I don’t remember how but we became pen pals.  I was always fascinated with hawa…
I met Eric on line. I don’t remember how but we became pen pals.…
Eric was in my brothers class he was kind and considerate person My condolences goes out to the dela Cruz ohana Mahalo …
Eric was in my brothers class he was kind and considerate person My condolences goes out to the del…
Eric was in my brothers class he was kind and considerate person…

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What were Eric's favorite vacation spots?
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
What were Eric's favorite ways to spend free time?
Spend time with the grandkids
Spend time with the grandkids
Spend time with the grandkids
What causes did Eric care about most?
Feeding the homeless
Feeding the homeless
Feeding the homeless
What was Eric's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue

Timeline

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Born

December 28th, 1952
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Got married to Bonnie Ann Dela Cruz

1975
Kauai, Hawaii
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Had a child, Erica Dela Cruz

1977
Maui, Hawaii

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Maui, Hawaii, USA

Virgil T. Golden
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Virgil T. Golden

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