Alberto Ruiz, Sr., 58, of San Benito, Texas, born March 6, 1956, passed away on February 25, 2015 in Harlingen, Texas. Alberto was loving husband to Barbara G. Ruiz for 40 years and a loving father to five sons: Alberto Ruiz, Jr., Andrew Ruiz, Charles Ruiz, Brian Ruiz, and Michael Ruiz; three daughters: Lou Marivel Ruiz, Christina Ruiz, and Audrey Ruiz. He was also a loving grandfather to 10 grandchildren: Kyle Matthew Ruiz, Justine Ruiz, Myna Ramirez, Julie Balderas, Okidy Ruiz, Andrew Ruiz, Jr., Elektra Amy Ruiz, Tamara Davila, Paulo Davila, and David Davila. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Quiet and sweet You can never be beat To the place in our hearts Where your memory ends and starts Our hopes and dreams With you now do they scream For happiness in the next life Sent to you the love of your wife With eight children Did your legacy begin And with ten grandchildren Did your legacy grow in. So rest easy and know That your family will grow To love you even more Than we did before Visitation will be held on Monday, March 2, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Albert Ruiz, Sr. at: www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.