Feodor “Ted” F. Cruz, PHD, 84, formerly of Columbia, passed away on Oct. 19, 2024. The funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 28 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Columbia. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 28 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Leesman Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of arrangements.