YOUNGSTOWN - Hector Cruz DiaZ, 68, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, Nov. 28, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after becoming ill at his home.

Hector was born June 14, 1951, in Puerto Rico, and was a son of the late Herminio and Maria Diaz Cruz.

He leaves his wife, Elba Rios Cruz, as well as many, many close and dear relatives, extended family, and friends.

Family and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.

Committal services will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, and will be at Tod Homestead Cemetery Chapel on Belmont Avenue in Youngstown.