Ricardo Arrendondo Ruiz

Richard Arendondo Ruiz, 96 peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 7th in Snyder, surrounded by loved ones. Rosary will be Sunday, October 11th, 6:30 pm a Miller Family Funeral Home Chapel. Services for Mr. Ruiz will be held Tuesday, October 13th, 10:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 113 Ave K, Snyder, TX. Burial will follow at 2:00 pm at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, TX. Mr. Ruiz was a WWII Navy veteran. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. During his service he was Frogman, Underwater Demolition, 3rd Class Petty Officer, and a Gunners-mate. He was a member is the American Legion, VFW, Knights of Columbus, American GI Form and Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He like to travel and see different places, he enjoyed fiestas. 16th September, Cinco de Mayo, 4th of July were some of his favorites. His wife Alicia liked to sit on the bench at United Supermarket to pass the time and say hello to all their friends. He was well known in Snyder by friends and compadres. He was a very proud man and proud of his children and grandchildren. He is survived by 5 sons: Ruben and wife Delia Ruiz of Snyder Richard Jr. and wife Mary Ruiz of Houston Martin and wife, Aurora Ruiz of Midland Bill and wife, Roselva Ruiz of Odessa Jesse Ruiz of Ft. Worth 2 daughters: Esperanza Marquez of Ft. Worth Josie and husband Jose Hernandez of San Antonio Other family members include: Georgia Trevino of Midland, Guadalupe and wife Mary Salinas of Midland,Jesse and wife Gloria Salinas of Snyder, Johnny and wife Mercedes Salinas of Levelland, Paula Osorio of Hanes City, FL, Anita Salinas of Midland, and Salvador and wife Irene Salinas of Midland. 45 grandchildren, 98 great grandchildren, 60 great, great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Alicia (Salinas) Ruiz 2 Sisters, Pauline Ruiz, Julia Ruiz 2 Brothers Robert Ruiz, Oscar Ruiz Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.millerfamilyfuneralhome.com