Robert

Ruiz

Robert Ruiz, 62, of Sweetwater passed away Sunday , August 29, 2021 at University Medical Center in Lubboc k.

Holy Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. o n Wednesday, September 1, 20 21 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church w ith Father Nilo Nalugon officiating. Interment will follow at Palava Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home. A Prayer Vigil and Rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Tuesda y at McCoy Chapel of Memories recited by Deacon David Me ndez .

Robert was born Nov ember 1, 1958 in Mexico and w as rai sed in San Luis Potosi . He married Delia Cantu April 29, 1978 in Sweetwater . Robert worked in the oil fields as a Rig Operator for 32 years. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholi c Parish and loved to work at the church when needed and had live d in Sweetwater for 45 years . Robert enjoyed being with his family and especially playing with his grandchildren and he loved wat c hing westerns on TV.

He is survived by his mo ther; Soledad Garcia Ruiz of Mexico, wife of 43 years; Delia Ruiz of Sweetwater, s ons; Robert Alex Ruiz and wife Leola of Grand Prairie, David Ruiz and fiancée Kate Bennett of Sweetwater , gra ndchildren; Robert Julian R uiz, Lexcia Celina Ruiz, Evan Lucas Ruiz and Gage Owen Ruiz all of Grand Prairie, A r ianna Giselle Ruiz, Audrey Jeneviev e R uiz and Luke Ryan Gibson all of Sweetwater. He is also survived by his brothers; Pablo Ruiz and Lo l e Ruiz of Mexico, sisters; Sandra Ruiz of Florida, Frances Ruiz of Mexico , Irene Ruiz and Maria Ruiz both of Brownsville.

Robert was pre ceded in deat h by his father ; Donacio Ruiz and 2 brothers; Eli and Conrado Ruiz.

Pallbearers will be S te p hen Rodriguez, Jerry Caniso, Jessie G utierrez, C hago Cantu, Alejandro Alva and Brandon Spauld ing.