Vicente Manuel Arias Cruz, 47, of Peoria passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born August 17, 1977, in Mexico to Vincente Arias Mungia and Maria de Jesus Cruz Belicio. His parents preceded him in death.
He is survived by his children, Vicente Arias Cruz, Missael Arias Cruz, Leticia Arias Cruz; siblings, Carlos Arias Cruz, Cesario Arias Cruz, Julio Arias Cruz, Ruth Arias Cruz, Maria de Jesus Arias Cruz, Alejandra Elizabeth Arias Cruz and many nieces and nephews.
Vicente loved his family and being with them. He lived life to its fullest. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, climbing trees, exploring and vacationing.
Cremation has been accorded and a celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the East Bluff Community Center 512 E. Kansas Street, Peoria, IL 61603.
The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Pekin/Peoria is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at csmico.com
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