JUAN MANUEL RUIZ

Juan Manuel Ruiz, 78, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

Mr. Ruiz was born in Laredo, Texas and was a resident of Jarrell, Texas. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and reached the rank of sergeant, he, served during the vietnam era from 1969 to 1973, up until his honorable discharge . He was duly awarded with the NDSM, AFGCM (11 Feb 69-10 Feb 72), VSM and RVCM. He will be dearly missed by all those whose lives he touched.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, of 28 years of marriage, Maria Antonieta Corpus Ruiz.

Sons, John Anthony and Michael John.

Brother, Idelfonso Ruiz.

Parents, Manuel and Antonia Delgado Ruiz.

He is survived by his sisters, Cristina Flores and Veronica Smalley.

Children, David (Jennifer) Ruiz and Melissa (Christopher) O'Neal.

8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Also surviving him are other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 22, 2024 departing from the Hernandez, Lopez and Sons, Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. on San Bernardo Ave . Holy Mass was celebrated at San Martin De Porres Catholic Church. Committal services and interment followed at the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

PALLBEARERS WERE: David Ruiz, Austin Deshotel, Anthony Deshotel, Fernando Benavides, Jakob Ruiz, Jordan Ruiz and Alec Deshotel.

Funeral services are under the direction of the Hernandez, Lopez and Sons Northside Chapels, 800 Boston St. and San Bernardo Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041