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San Benito, TX - Ricardo Montalvo Ruiz, 87, of San Benito entered into eternal rest, Friday, May 6, 2011.He was born and raised in Tampico, Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Herminia G. Ruiz; his parents, Fausto Ruiz and Amalia Montalvo Ruiz; his brothers, Enrigue Ruiz, Pablo Ruiz, Lorenzo Ruiz, Alberto Ruiz, and Octavio Ruiz; and a sister, Alfadalia Ruiz.
Mr. Ruiz is survived by his children, Molly (Jay) Schmalfeldt of San Antonio, TX, Ricardo (Marie) Ruiz, Jr. of Austin, TX, Fausto (Lori) Ruiz of Esterville, IA, Yolanda Estrada of San Benito and Delia (Willie) Zepeda of Harlingen; 10 grandchildren, 8 great- grandchildren and other relatives.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 8, 2011 from 12 Noon to 9:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home.
Mass of Resurrection will be held Monday, May 9, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Benedict Catholic Church. Committal service will follow to Mont Meta Memorial Park.
Serving as pallberers will be Ricardo Ruiz Jr.,Willie Zepeda, Greg Pereyra,Jorge Loera, Robert Zepeda and Fred Zarate.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to his caretaker, Beatrice Barrientos; thank you for the love and compassion you gave in caring for our father. The family also expresses special thanks to his Doctor, Dr. Maria Munoz for all the help she offered during his illness.
Words of Comfort can be sent to the family of Ricardo M. Ruiz at www.thomaegarza.com
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas (956) 399-1331.
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