Elijah Alexander Cruz

Elijah Cruz, a beloved son, brother, and cherished friend, passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 23. Born on August 24, 2003, in Miami, Florida, Elijah brought warmth and joy to everyone around him. He was the beloved son of Anthony/Trenise King and Eric Cruz. He is survived by his loving parents, Anthony D. King Sr., Trenise K. King, and Eric Cruz. Elijah’s spirit lives on in his siblings: Natalie, with her family Ward and Nathan; Anthony Jr. (Bib) with his children, Anya, Anthony III (A3), Amir, Amari, and Amya; Geangela (Gee Gee), with Landon; and his siblings Anquilla, Frederick Sr. along with Fred Jr., Jeremiah, and Shantavia, known as Mamacat. Elijah was also adored by his grandparents Eugene Sr. and Kathy Simpson, Luis A. and Zoraida (Moomoo) Cruz, Sylvia Harris, and Karl Sr. and Toni King. Preceding him in death were his grandfathers, Eugene G. Simpson Sr. and Luis A. Cruz, and his uncle Eugene G. Simpson Jr., who have surely welcomed him with open arms. Elijah leaves behind a large and loving extended family, including his aunts Wendy, Tracy, Sarah, and Cynthia, and uncles Stephen, Philip Sr., Joseph, Edgar, and Danny, along with their families. This vast network of family members and friends will forever hold Elijah close to their hearts. Sherrell (Shania, Amariah, Janiya, Ky'Mari), Marvin Jerrell (Moziah), Frank (Jordyn, Nova), Kiara (Analeia), Jayla (Kassidy), (Joe, Trevon, Tamya, Aubrey), (John Sr, Samaria, John Jr, Skye), (Jermaine, Jahmir, Jaylenn, Jewel, Jada, Ti'Mia), (Erica, Joy, Faith), (Maria, Philip Jr (PJ), Nicholas (Niko), Solomon, Abraham), Meka, (Lina, Isabella, Danny), (Angelo)