Rodolfo R. Ruiz, age 89,of Houston, Texas passed away on Monday February 3, 2020. Rodolfo was born on July 20, 1930 in Lockhart, Texas to his parents Daniel Q. Ruiz and Teodora R. Ruiz. Rodolfo was preceded in death by his parents, sister Lucia Ruiz and brother Raul Martin Ruiz.
Rodolfo married his wife Petra on May 16,1959. Rodolfo is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Petra D. Ruiz, sister Juanita Ruiz and sister Maria Dolores Venegas.
Rodolfo graduated from Sam Houston Senior High School in 1950 with Highest Honors and went on to continue his education at the University of Houston. Rodolfo proudly served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean War, receiving the Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Service Star and the United Nations Service Medal. Rodolfo will always be remembered as a nobel, kind, and generous man.
O Angel of God, who are appointed by the divine mercy to be my guardian, enlighten and protect, direct and govern me this day. Amen.
Acknowledgements: The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love and concern and kindness shown during this time of bereavement. We are eternally grateful for your prayers, love and support.
A visitation for Rodolfo will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020 from 2:00 pm- 7:00 pm, Rosary beginning at 5:00 pm, at Advantage Funeral Home, 7010 Chetwood Dr, Houston, Texas 77081. A Funeral service will occur Monday, February 10, 2020 at 10:00am at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 6921 Chetwood Dr, Houston, Texas 77081. A graveside service will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale St., Houston, Texas 77023. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AdvantageHoustonFunerals.com for the Ruiz family.
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