Sun sets on ‘Waimea Cowboy’ Ernie Cruz

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The Rev. Ernie Cruz, patriarch of one of Hawaii’s greatest music families and former pastor at New Hope Puna and Pahoa Assembly of God churches, died May 14 at his home in Glendale, Ariz. He was 76. ADVERTISING The Rev.