logy for 2 years. He completed his biblical studies at "Instituto Bíblico Interamericano" in La Feria, TX where he graduated in 1968. He also graduated from Valley Baptist Academy. He decided to further his education and received a certificate in Television and Radio Repair from TSTI as well. He served our Lord in the mission fields in Mexico and in Texas. He was an evangelist and gospel singer for many years. He helped in various churches in the Rio Grande Valley. He was an associate pastor at Bethel Baptist Church in Progreso, TX, and served as pastor in Baptist churches in Santa Rosa, Tx, Mercedes, Tx and Elsa, Tx. Pastor Ruiz loved to help people. He was an excellent listener, encourager, a man of integrity and faith, and most of all a committed Christian, whose life is worthy to emulate. He loved to work with his hands and was a jack-of-all-trades. He was an avid fan of fishing, and he enjoyed carpentry, mechanical and electrical jobs. He truly enjoyed music and played the piano, guitar, and accordion. His greatest musical talent was his voice. He was a tenor and sang beautifully. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Rudy Garza Funeral Home, 236 S. Ohio St., Mercedes, TX. The religious service will be held at 7:00 p. m. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 16th, at 10:00 a.m. at Rio Life Community Church, 1112 Rio Rico Rd, Mercedes, TX, with Pastor Robert Rodriguez from Primera Iglesia Bautista, Harlingen, officiating. Interment will follow at the Baptist Cemetery, Anacahuitas St. (next to the Catholic cemetery), Mercedes, TX. Pallbearers will be Jezreel Estevanes, Gerardo Treviño, Paulino Avila, Ismael (Mike) Gonzalez, Carlos Ruiz and Ramon Ruiz.
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