Celso De La Cruz, 56, of Ligonier, Ind., passed away at 7:05 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Ind.

He was born on April 6, 1957, to Antonio and Marina (Moncada) De La Cruz in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He graduated from High School in 1975. He enjoyed exercising and staying in shape.

He is survived by his father; seven siblings: Consolacion, Ofelia, Marina, Martha, Angelica, Francisco and Gilberto.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier.