61 Years Old

Susanville, CA

Edwin “Ed” Paul Cruz, aged 61, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024, in Reno NV. He was born on September 16, 1962, in Woodland CA, to Janet (Heiser) and Paul Cruz. He attended Woodland High School and went into the Army, where he received his diploma. Ed served in Germany during his time in the Army. Ed was married to his wife Kanyakorn “Penny” Phonok in Thermopolis WY, and resided in Susanville, CA. He worked as a manager with Zito Media, where he enjoyed working with his co-workers.

Ed’s family, the Las Vegas Raiders, and traveling to Thailand were his biggest passions. Ed always had the ability to make anyone smile and laugh with his jokes. He is survived by his wife, Penny; his children, Kalysta Cruz, Brandon and his wife Cassandra Cruz, and Sitthichok “Phet” Kueanun, his grandchildren Harper, Sawyer, and Henry, his parents, Janet and Paul, an older sister, Lisa Cruz; many nieces, and cousins. Family, friends, and others are invited to the Celebration of Life on November 9th, at Elks Lodge, located at 500 Bush Street, Woodland, CA, from 2:00-5:00 pm to reminisce and honor the life of Ed. If you would like to honor Ed from afar, you can make a donation to Fisher House to help Veterans receiving medical care and their families at www.fisherhouse.org.