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Eli De La Cruz
October 28, 1987 — February 14, 2023
Eli De La Cruz, 35
Eli De La Cruz of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his residence.
He was born October 28, 1987 in Bryan, Texas; he has been a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. Eli was a welder and a tattoo artist. He enjoyed drawing, fishing, and spending time with his kids. Eli had a great sense of humor.
Eli is survived by his daughters, Elli De La Cruz, and Eliza De La Cruz; sons, Malakai De La Cruz, and Jovani De La Cruz; sisters, Yvonne De La Cruz, Margarita De La Cruz, Cierra Milligan, Aaliyah Arce; brothers, Michael Milligan, and Jeremiah Arce; mother, Yolanda Santos; father, Eloy De La Cruz; foster mother, Tracy Milligan; brother-in-law, Carlos Watkins; stepfather, Brian Higbee; and mother of his children, Jerrica Shearer.
A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until the funeral service at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales.
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