Jesus “Jesse” Jose De La Cruz, age 71, of Mason City, IA passed away at his residence on March 29, 2025. Fullerton Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Fullerton Funeral Home, 123 2nd St SE, Mason City, IA. Jesse will then be laid to rest at Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery with a private family burial.
Jesse was born on December 11, 1953 in Phoenix, AZ to Andres De La Cruz and Aurora (Muniz) Lozano. After earning his GED, he enlisted in the United States Army until he was honorably discharged. Jesse worked as a self-employed carpenter for most of his life and for various businesses such as Heinkel Construction. Jesse’s hobbies included fishing, golfing and liked to travel with his friends and party.
Those left to cherish his memory include his siblings: Berta (Jack) Prestholt of Mason City, Andy De La Cruz Jr. of Colorado Springs, Co and Irene Creviston of Mason City; son, Jesse Dushek and many nieces and nephews.
He was reunited in heaven with his parents; twin brothers who passed in infancy, Andres and David De La Cruz and nephew, Michael Creviston.
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