Anthony Cruz (77), retired Head Constable of City Armed Reserve (CAR) and a resident of Raghavendra Nagar Extension, passed away on Sunday night at his residence.

He leaves behind his wife Mary Elizabeth, daughters Suneetha Cruz, Sagaya Cruz Lobo, son- in-law Roshan Lobo, grandson Rishawn Adriel Lobo and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral was held at the Catholic Cemetery on Mahadevapura Road in Gandhinagar today, according to family sources.

Note: ‘Star of Mysore’ had published an article titled ‘BOOM… Gunner Anthony Cruz Recounts the Tradition of 21-Gun Salute’ in its special issue dated Feb. 16, 2024.