It saddens me to announce the untimely death of Sebastian Nathan De La Cruz, the nine-year old son of current OC HBA board member Andre De La Cruz.  Sebastian passed away on June 20, 2016.
 
Sebastian was an avid Cub Scout, loving to participate in his scouting events such as camping, meetings, building things, and learning about the outdoors.  On Tuesday, June 28th at 6:00 PM a Rosary & Vigil Service will be held for Sebastian at St. Thomas More Catholic Parish located at 51 Marketplace in Irvine.  On Wednesday, June 29th at 1:00 PM a Funeral Mass will be conducted at St. Thomas More.  Burial will be immediately following in Riverside.  http://www.whiteemerson.com/obituaries/Sebastian-De-La-Cruz/#!/Obituary
 
In lieu of flowers, his family is asking everyone to consider to a memorial contribution in memory of Sebastian.  Contributions are being collected at Woodbury School, 125 Great Lawn, Irvine, CA 92620.
 
Additionally, a memorial fund has been set up for the family.  If you would like to contribute, please visit http://www.plumfund.com/memorial-fund/for-the-family-of-sebastian.
 
Our thought and prayers go out to Andre and his family.
 
Lyo Figueroa
President of the Hispanic Bar Association of Orange County