Daniel "Big D" Ruiz's obituary , Passed away on November 23, 2025 in Uvalde, Texas

Daniel "Big D" Ruiz

March 10, 1971 - November 23, 2025 (54 years old)

Uvalde, Texas

Daniel "Big D" Ruiz's obituary , Passed away on November 23, 2025 in Uvalde, Texas

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Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home

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Daniel "Big D" Ruiz

March 10, 1971 - November 23, 2025 (54 years old)

Uvalde, Texas

Daniel Ruiz Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Daniel Ruiz of Uvalde, Texas, born in Dallas, Texas, who passed away at the age of 54, on November 23, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Daniel Ruiz to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father Feliciano Ruiz; his nephew Ricardo Ruiz Jr. (Ricky); and his great-niece Eliahna Amyah Garcia. He is survived by: his wife Ana Belia Orona Ruiz; his children, Briana Joy Ruiz of Uvalde, Daniel B. Ruiz Jr. (Michelle Ruiz) of Uvalde, Kristine Danielle Ruiz (Justin Mendoza) of Uvalde and Joaquin Feliciano Ruiz of Uvalde; his pets, Kika and Choncha; his grandchildren, John Patrick Ruiz Garza, Daniel Feliciano Ruiz Garza, Jessica Faith Ruiz Garza, Roberto Noel Ruiz Garza, Elijah Mateo Mendoza and Eliana Alicia Mendoza; his mother Narcisa Ruiz; his siblings, Maria Ruiz Flores (Jesus) of Uvalde, Silbia Arredondo (Roberto) of Crystal City, Rosaura Sonora (Gumercindo) of Uvalde, Leticia Arizmendi (Arnulfo) of Uvalde, Jose Ruiz (San Juana) of Waller, TX, Gonzalo Ruiz of Uvalde and Ricardo Ruiz (Maria) of Uvalde; and his godsons, Gumercindo Sonora III, Kenneth Sonora, Jesse Rodriguez, Juan Guerrero, Eric Benavides and Jonathan Rodriguez. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home



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Nov 29

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Hillcrest Memorial Funeral Home
424 Geraldine St, Uvalde, TX 78801

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Nov 29

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424 Geraldine St, Uvalde, TX 78801

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Nov 30

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424 Geraldine St, Uvalde, TX 78801

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Nov 30

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424 Geraldine St, Uvalde, TX 78801

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Dec 01

Mass of Christian Burial

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
408 Fort Clark Rd, Uvalde, TX 78801

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