Lester Dean Cruz Jr., born on November 13, 1985, in Loma Linda, California, was a lifelong resident of Colton and Loma Linda. He passed away at the age of 38 on December 9, 2023. Lester is survived by his mother, Debbie Gomez; siblings, John, Leslie, and Aaron Cruz, and Jonathan Rodriguez; his daughter, Lynn Cruz; and his grandfather, Ray. He was predeceased by his father, Lester Dean Cruz Sr.
Details surrounding Lester's death indicate that he was fatally shot on December 8, 2023, in Colton, California. However, specific information regarding any arrests or identification of suspects related to his death is not available in the provided sources.
The community has expressed condolences and shared memories of Lester through various online platforms, reflecting the impact of his loss on family and friends. A memorial service was held on January 3, 2024, at Preciado Funeral Home in San Bernardino, followed by a reception at VFW Post 6476 in Colton.
