It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Martin Ruiz Jr. of Minden, Nebraska, born in Lytle, Texas, who passed away on February 28, 2022, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Martin Ruiz Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Martin, Sr. Ruiz and Cassena Ruiz (Felan); his siblings, Mercedes Ruiz Martinez, Juan Felan Ruiz, Apolinar Ruiz, Manuel Ruiz, Jose Guadalupe Ruiz and Ebrumilda Ruiz Martinez; and his half-sisters, Maria Gonzalez and Ramona Gutierrez.

He is survived by : his significant other Zoila Villarreal; his sons, Gerard "Fred" Ruiz (Jeanne) of Omaha, NE and Joe Ruiz (Tracey) of Denton, NE; his grandchildren, Micaila Ruiz, Christopher Ruiz, Andrew Ruiz and Nicholas Ruiz; and his great grandchildren, Isla, Zoila, Charles, Griffin, Cameron and Sean. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended relatives and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the St. John's Catholic Church Altar Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Craig Funeral Home