Manuel M. Ruiz

Manuel G. Ruiz, Sr., 87, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at his residence. Prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday, April 28, 2014 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Centro Evangelistico Church with Rev. Bernie Guebara officiating. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Garden under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home. Manuel was born on June 17, 1926 in Eola to Eluterio G. and Maria Del Refugio (Gallegos) Ruiz. Manuel married Rosa Morales on September 30, 1951 in Del Rio; she passed away on March 29, 1996. He worked at Angelo State University for 30 years in custodial and served as a Deacon and usher at Centro Cristiano Emanuel Church for many years. Manuel loved singing special songs at church and during tent revivals; where he expressed his love for God more than anything. Manuel had a one of a kind sense of humor that kept you laughing. His pride and joy were all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Manuel leaves behind a truly great leagacy as inspriation to his family. Manuel was preceded in death by his second wife, Amelia Joy Ruiz. Manuel is survived by Son, Manuel M (Elida M.) Ruiz Jr.; Daughter, Angie (Eddie Max, Jr) Cuellar; Son, Arturo M. (Bernice C.) Ruiz; Daughter, Elizabeth (Abel) San Miguel; Sister, Angelita R (Henry) Jacques all of San Angelo; Grandson, Gabriel M. (Brenda O.) Ruiz of Midland; Granddaughter, Patricia M Ruiz; Granddaughter, Anita R Ruiz; Granddaughter, Rita J Ruiz; Granddaughter, Melissa Ruiz; Granddaughter, Amanda (John Henry) Rodiguez; Granddaughter, Valery Fernandez all of San Angelo; Great-grandson, Gabriel O Ruiz Jr.; Great-granddaughter, Miranda O Ruiz both of Midland; Great-grandson, John Henry Rodiguez Jr.; Great-grandson, Nicky Rodriguez; Great-granddaughter, Star Rodriguez and great-great-granddaughter, Serinity Rodriguez all of San Angelo, TX Salmo 23:6 Ciertamente el bien y la misericordia me seguirán todos los días de mi vida, Y en la casa de Jehová moraré por largos días.