Ruben R. Elenes, age 70 passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. He was born in Tucson, Arizona, April 11, 1953 to Felipe Romero Elenes and Maria Jesus Romo. He was an amazing Father who loved his Children, Sons; Ruben Elenes Jr., Bobby Elenes, Rudy (Vonetta) Elenes, Raul (Rosemary) Elenes, Tony (Katrina) Elenes, Daughters; Yolanda (Rudy) Gonzales, Helen (Terrance ) Underwood, Angela Elenes. His 34 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. His Brothers; Tony (Helen) Elenes, Richard (Cecilia) Elenes, David (Angie ) Elenes and Nephews and Nieces.
Ruben loved the outdoors and admired nature by walking up Tumamoc Hill and riding his bike down the Santa Cruz River. He also walked everyday at Mission Manor park and enjoyed the Tanque Verde Swap Meet every Friday and Saturday.
He will never be forgotten and deeply missed.
A visitation for Ruben will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM at Funeraria del Angel South Lawn, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. A visitation will occur Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. A special procession will occur Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Tucson, AZ 85706. A graveside service will occur Thursday, March 28, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706.