
September 15, 1996 - August 7, 2024
Visitation
Tuesday, August 13th from 4-8 pm at Moreland Funeral Home
Service
Wednesday, August 14th at 11:00 am at Christ the King Catholic Church
Burial
Blendon Central Cemetery
Arturo “Chuy” Sanchez-Cruz
Traducción al español más abajo.
Arturo, “Chuy,” or “Sancho,” age 27, passed away peacefully on August 7th, 2024 in the James Cancer Hospital surrounded by his family, girlfriend, and close friends after battling a rare sarcoma cancer for over three years.
Arturo was born to Alma Ramos-Cruz in Oaxaca, Mexico on September 15th, 1996. He, his mother, and his younger sister Viansli Cruz moved to the United States in the early 2000s. They settled in Columbus, Ohio where his mother later had his younger brother Juan Carlos Morales-Cruz. He was raised by his stepfather Gabriel Zarate.
Arturo went to Mifflin High School. He started working in kitchens at a young age as a dishwasher and quickly made his way up as a cook and eventually became a chef. Hardworking, driven, and compassionate, Arturo excelled at his craft and easily befriended many. He possessed the rare ability to crack jokes and get close to those around him.
He leaves behind a legacy full of life, laughter and love. He was a dedicated sneakerhead who had a large collection of his own. He also loved music, from Mexican music to American rap and hip-hop, he was always immersed in a playlist of his.
Arturo loved his family and friends deeply and cherished the connections he had. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
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Arturo, "Chuy" o "Sancho", de 27 años, falleció en paz el 7 de agosto de 2024 en el James Cancer Hospital rodeado de su familia, novia y amigos cercanos después de luchar contra un raro cáncer de sarcoma durante más de tres años.
Arturo nació en Oaxaca, México, el 15 de septiembre de 1996. Él, su madre, Alma Cruz-Ramos y su hermana pequeña, Viansli Cruz, se trasladaron a Estados Unidos a principios de la década de 2000. Se establecieron en Columbus, Ohio, donde su madre tuvo más tarde a su hermano menor, Juan Carlos Morales-Cruz. Fue criado por su padrastro Gabriel Zárate.
Arturo estudió en el Mifflin High School. Comenzó a trabajar en las cocinas a una edad temprana como un lavaplatos y rápidamente hizo su camino como cocinero y, finalmente, se convirtió en un chef. Trabajador, motivado y compasivo, Arturo sobresalió en su oficio y fácilmente se hizo amigo de muchos. Poseía la rara habilidad de contar chistes y acercarse a los que le rodeaban.
Deja tras de sí un legado lleno de vida, risas y amor. Era un apasionado de los zapatos y poseía una gran colección. También le encantaba la música, desde música mexicana hasta rap y hip-hop americano, siempre estaba inmerso en una lista de reproducción suya.
Arturo amaba profundamente a su familia y amigos y apreciaba las conexiones que tenía. Todos los que le conocieron le echarán de menos.
Las visitas se realizarán el martes 13 de agosto de 2024, de 4 a 8 p.m. en Moreland Funeral Home, 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, OH 43081. Una Misa de Entierro Cristiana se llevará a cabo a las 11:00 a.m. el miércoles, 14 de agosto de 2024 en la Iglesia Católica Cristo Rey, 2777 East Livingston, Ave. Columbus, OH 43209 con el Padre Rafael Anguiano como celebrante. El entierro concluirá en el Cementerio Blendon en Westerville, OH.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 4-8 p.m. at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, OH 43081. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 2777 East Livingston, Ave. Columbus, OH 43209 with Fr. Rafael Anguiano as celebrant. Burial will conclude in the Blendon Cemetery in Westerville, OH.
Condolences
John Sipher - Aug 14, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss. I've lived next door to the Blendon Cemetery for 11 years. I just want you to know that your ceremony today is by far the best/coolest thing I've ever heard.
Tammy Lawson - Aug 12, 2024
Was a great friend, awesome cook and was always worried about my situation, when he , was the one we worried about. You will be missed. Go Rest High My Friend. You are with God!
Taylor - Aug 10, 2024
Love you, man.
Mayra Garcia - Aug 10, 2024
Forever grateful to have been the bestest friends ever ! Love you long time
Michael Sanchez - Aug 9, 2024
I love you brother I won’t ever forget you.
Desiree Sanchez - Aug 9, 2024
Forever you brother, rest peacefully
Marcos - Aug 9, 2024
We will meet again brotha, rest easy.
Sherrod - Aug 9, 2024
Love you brother 4 life