Obituary of Samuel Ruiz

Our beloved Samuel Arthur (Tudo) Ruiz, age 49, a lifelong resident of Austin was called by our Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 13, 2006. Arthur served his country proudly and discharged honorably from the U.S. Marine Corp. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Virginia Villanueva, his father, Sirildo Ruiz, one sister, Yolanda Lugo and a brother, Raymond Ruiz.

Survived by his beloved children; 3 daughters; Melissa Villanueva(Patrick Hankton), April Villanueva(Jawnta Manson), Vicky Villanueva(Brian White), one son; Samuel Villanueva, beloved Mother; Maria S. Ruiz, Sisters; Margarita Ruiz-Rangel(Ladislao), Sylvia Benites(John Watts), Brothers; Armando Ruiz(Nancy), Ernest Ruiz(Sylvia), Ruben Ruiz, 4 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Recitation of Holy Rosary 8:00pm Monday, Remembrance Chapel-Mission Funeral Home(Cesar Chavez). Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 2:00pm Tuesday at Cristo Rey Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Jesse Euresti officiating. Interment will follow in Assumption Cemetery with military honors.

Pallbearers will be members of the family.