Sonya Y. Cruz

1971-2023

Sonya Cruz, 52, of Kenosha passed away on July 5, 2023, at Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie Hospital.

Sonya was born on February 4, 1971, in Kenosha, the daughter of Herbert Leggett and Alice Cotton. She was educated in the schools of Kenosha, including High School and College. Sonya married John Cruz in 2019 in Kenosha. She was self-employed working in childcare. Her hobbies included doing nails, cooking, but most of all she loved spending time with her friends and family.

"So" was such an amazing and loving person. She brought smiles to many faces with her beautiful personality. She was a strong loving mother, super daughter, wonderful wife, fun sister and the best friend you could have.

Sonya departed this life July 5th, 2023. She was preceded in death by her father and her best friend, Erica Jordan.

Survivors include her husband, John Cruz of Kenosha; children, Shatrice Staten, Anthony Cruz, Angelo Cruz all of Kenosha; mother, Alice Leggett; brother Tobias Leggett and Step Brothers and a Step Sister. Sonya is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.

Acknowledgement

Perhaps you stopped by and held our hands;

Perhaps you sent flowers, or heartfelt cards, if so, we saw it there.

Perhaps you expressed the kindest words that any friend could say.

Perhaps you were not there at all; just thought of us that day.

Whatever you did to console our hearts,

We thank you so much, it was all a start.

Afterglow

I'd like the memory of me

To be a happy one.

I'd like to leave an afterglow

Of smiles when life is done.

I'd like to leave an echo

whispering softly down the ways,

Of happy times and laughing

times and bright and sunny days.

I'd like the tears of those who

grieve, to dry before the sun;

Of happy memories that

I leave when life is done.

-Unknown

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.