Ruben “Chito” De La Rosa, 54, of Avondale, died June 30, 2013. He was born April 28, 1959 in Phoenix, Arizona to Ignacio and Juana De La Rosa. He graduated from Carl Hayden High School. He loved music and the Cardinals. He was full of love and very caring. He was a gentle giant and will be missed very much. He is survived by his siblings, Teresa De Los Santos, Nellie Reed, Ricky De La Rosa, Johnny De La Rosa, Ramon De La Rosa, Daniel De La Rosa, and Corina De La Rosa. He is also survived by his parents Ignacio and Juana De La Rosa. Funeral services will be held at 11am at Primera Iglesia Bautista, 1001 N. Central Ave. in Avondale. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale. Condolences can be sent to www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear.