Efrain Gonzalez-Ruiz Obituary
In loving memory of Efrain Gonzalez-Ruiz of Waterbury, Connecticut, who departed this world on March 5, 2026 at the age of 74. Efrain leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Confesor Gonzalez and Isabel Ruiz. He is survived by: his children, Leslie Gonzalez (Rafael Pagan) of Davenport, FL, Madeline Flowers (Corey) of Plymouth, CT, Efrain "Manny" Gonzalez (Beverly) of Cheshire, CT, Omar Gonzalez of Mt. Morris, MI, Omarya Dobrzenski (John) of Mt. Morris, MI and Alex Gonzalez (Chiquita) of Davenport, FL; and his siblings, Ilde Gonzalez of Waterbury, CT, Marciano of Puerto Rico, Gloria of Puerto Rico, Heroilda of Puerto Rico, Antonia of Puerto Rico, Francisca of Puerto Rico and Mercedes Gonzalez of Puerto Rico. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Efrain's memory may be made to: Smilow Cancer Center at Yale-New Haven Hospital (Closer to Free Fund) – P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508.
