Javier Cruz, born September 9th, 1986, in Chicago, IL, died at the age of 34, on May 12, 2021. From a young age Javier, also known as "Javi," enjoyed the outdoors and that expanded into his recent occupation that allowed him to travel nationwide. Javi enjoyed cooking, eating healthy and working out in his free time. He also was a great support to his family when they were in need, for example helping take care of his nieces and nephews during this past pandemic. Javi enjoyed gathering with family and celebrating milestones with them, always welcoming and joking around when he was around them. He is survived by his mother, Margarita, siblings, Cecilia, Lupe, Beatriz, Veronica, Alicia, Eduardo and Richard, and his children. His memory and soul will live on with his family and friends. We appreciate all positive vibes and prayers as we say farewell to our family member, may he forever rest in peace.  "If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them." —JAMES O'BARR