Ruben Carrasco

Ruben Meza Carrasco

April 29, 1932 - December 6, 2020

RUBEN MEZA CARRASCO, 88, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather,

passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020. “Gordito” and “Pancho” as he was

lovingly referred to by his family was predeceased by his wife, Maria Del Refugio

Carrasco; his children, Anna Lopez and Carlos Ruben Carrasco; and his

grandchildren, Sergio Torres and Amanda Carrasco. Born and raised in Meoqui,

Chihuahua, Mexico, Dad moved to the United States and became a U.S. citizen to

earn a living and raise his family. Our dad was a hard working man who instilled a

hard working ethic and discipline onto his children and grandchildren. After our

mom passed away at an early age, Dad raised his remaining minor children at home

by himself. He took the time and patience to teach all of us how to “do-it-yourself.”

Dad was witty and a jokester who loved to dance and listen to big band music on his

turntable on Sunday mornings. When asked how he was doing, his response was

almost always, “Como San Eleno, cada día mas bueno.” He enjoyed watching the

Houston Astros and the Dallas Cowboys, and he loved to eat, especially enchiladas,

tamales, hamburgers, and esponjas. Still nothing was more endearing to him or

brought him more joy than the company of his family and the sound of their laughter.

Left to cherish his memory are his children: Elva Torres, Mario Carrasco, Sandra

Carrasco, Javier Carrasco, Nancy Abouri, and Rocio (Rosi) Carrasco; his

grandchildren: Mark Torres, Dianne Medina, Melina Montoya, Araceli Villagrana,

Mario Alberto Carrasco, Victoria Otero, and Andrew Carrasco; his children and

grandchildren’s spouses; his great grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. Our

heartfelt gratitude to our sister, Sandra, who unselfishly gave and lovingly cared for

our dad for many years, and to Maria Ponce, RN of Bienvivir for her unwavering care

and compassion.