DAD,
There hasn't been a day that has gone by without thinking about you...I miss you DAD and wish you were here!!
I love you Dad,
Ruben Jr.

Dad,
I think about you every day & I miss you. I hope you know how much you are loved. Thank you for being a great father and friend. I love you.

Dad. I can't believe your gone. I never thought I could be hurt as bad as this. Who's gonna tell me things will be ok? Who would comfort me when I do something stupid or my heart gets broken. You were my Mom and My Dad. Throughout my 19 years of life I never could imagine life with out you. And now your gone.... You are the reason why I graduated high school you were the reason why I kept myself safe the reason why I held up limitations. I can leave at 12 am and no one will notice. You were the only one who asked about me the only one who cared for me. And for that I thank you. You made me who I am today. Everything I am. The person I am today is because of who you are. And I will continue to show you just how successful I'll become in this life and it will be possible because I learned from the best. You taught me to stand up for myself, to always speak my mind. The kindest person in the world. Now you have be come my favorite Angel. Tell grama grandpa and Tio Johnny I love them. Stop scaring grama lol. I'm glad that throughout all this I can keep your sense of humor ❤❤❤ I love you Daddy with all my heart. Your grandkids will know who you are and they will love you just as much❤❤❤

So I'm trying to express my love for you...and I don't know where or how to begin, uncle Ruben you are the best uncle anyone could ever ask for. You were more than that to me you became my second dad. I can never thank you enough for being Such an awesome man in my life. All these memories run through my head.. oh man you made me laugh so much! Your sense of humor was awesome. Uncle Ruben I can't see my life without you...I'm sorry it's just so hard. But I do know you are with my daddy and Grams together again. I am saddened, but am glad I got to be by your side as you entered the gates of heaven. I love you more than you'll ever know uncle Ruben the kids love you soooooo much! I will keep you with me uncle Ruben... thank you for blessing my life with your presence. Tell my daddy hi, and Grams I miss her. You guys will forever be My Leaders and I promise I will never forget you! I LOVE YOU

So Sorry for Your Loss 
Manuela & Anthony Edwards

"A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on." Ruben, you were always nice to us and treated our Daughter, Tina like part of the family. You were a great source of moral support for your family. Rest in Peace dear man, you are in our thoughts and prayers as well as your family.

I never knew Ruben Arce but knowing Pearl I feel sure that he gave her the quite, gentle and caring way she has.  I know he will be missed.

Fay Young

Ruben, you had one of the biggest hearts I've ever known. For the time I was a part of your family, I saw the love you carried for each and every one of them, including myself. You always brought laughter into the room with your cheesy jokes and joyous smile. Thank you for the love you shared with this world. Heaven truely gained an amazing man!❤

Ruben,I was sadden when  I was told about your passing.
I am sure you knew your love ones were with you for that I am glad, I am sure your presence will be missed on Sanchez Street, as for us we remained friends I do have lot of good memories of you all good.
My condolence to Pear and Ruben, they will always have their father in their heart forever.
R.I.P Ruben Arce

Ruben, you were  one of my best friends and the nicest person. If it wasn't for you I never would have graduated from college. May Peace be with you, and Enjoy the beauty of Heaven my dear friend. 

                                                 You will always be in my heart,

Ruben
Thank You, for our wonderful kids, Pearl & Ruben, and how you loved Davina. I know you were so proud of them. After 40 yrs of being divorce, I am blessed to say that we remained friends for the sake of our children. We were able to celebrate many of their accomplishment together with them. To us you were a great man and who loved much. I'm glad i was there the day entered in to God's hands. Till we meet again friend. Nellie Rios

Ruben I can't express how sad I am that you're gone. You were an amazing man and I enjoyed hearing stories from your past. You will forever be missed. Your son, ray, misses and loves you. You raised an amazing man and a very strong one. He will take care of his siblings while you are reunited with your family in heavene.

Ruben always the kindest man on the block,  friendly to all the Sanchez st. will not be the same. Rest in Peace Buben ~

Ruben I cant believe your gone I didnt expect you to go so soon im so grateful to have known you I remember I was so young when I met you and Aszurdee and now im grown you always treated me like family im so thankful for all the things you did for me growing up ill forever cherish all the memories me you and Aszurdee had from our trips to the beach to knotts berry farm and from when you took me and Aszurdee to San Diego for our bday I could name so many more places that you took us love you and im going to miss  you so much thank you for everything don't worry about Aszurdee she will be fine ill always be here for her

Ruben,Never have I known someone so selfless. Always taking care of everyone around you no matter what the situation or circumstances were, you were always there when someone needed you without question or a second guess. 
Now is your time to be pampered❣
You will be extremely missed and never forgotten....not goodbye, but see you again someday ❤

Dad
I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!
The minute you died my heart was torn in two. One side filled with heartache and the other died with you.
Thankyou for believing in me and making me the person I am today. Thankyou for making me strong and giving me the courage to face anything.
PS
If roses are growing in heaven,
Please pick some for me and give them to grandma, tell her I love her and tell her they are from me.
I LOVE YOU DAD!!!!

I didn't really know you but it was an honor to meet you. I really wish I had gotten to know you. You will be greatly missed. Love you man.

Grandpa Ruben, yes you have only been in my life for 15 years now, but wow have you made them great. Everytime I went to see you or you came to see me for my birthday or Christmas you would always put a smile on my face and make me laugh no matter what. Thank you for everything that you've done for not only me, but for my family too. Thank you for being an amazing grandpa I miss you already, and you will defiantly be missed. I love you lots grandpa. xoxo

Dad
I MISS YOU SO MUCH!
The minute you died my heart was torn in two. Half was with heartache and the other was with you..
Thanks for being you, teaching me right from wrong believing in me and having faith in me.
Thankyou for teaching me how to be strong and brave.
I wish you here but I know your in a better place. 
I LOVE YOU DAD!!!

Ruben you will be missed by all your family and friends.  I only met you one time but knowing Pearl and Ruben, I know you were a very kind and loving person.  May you rest in peace and may the memories your family have of you give them comfort.

i never met you but i know pearl thru tina and her family.  sending love and peace to you all.  hard to lose a parent and they will always be missed but you will have wonderful memories.

Thank you so much for welcoming me into the family with open arms. You were always so kind and never failed to make me laugh. I love you and will miss you.

Ruben you will always have a special place in my heart. You were a great Dad not just to Pearl and Ruben, but also to me :) I was always so happy to have you at all of my kids birthday parties showing your love and support for me. Thank you for living out such a great example of the love of a father. You'll be missed, but there's comfort in knowing you're with Grandma Mary and her precious Lord! Love you.

Ruben don't know where to began we spend a lot time together and those where my best times growing up u thought me lot and also help me I know in my heart there will never be other one like u I am sad u r gone but happy u r no longer in pain goanna miss u     very much love u and u will for ever be with me until me meet again your bro Jackie RIP

Dad, you were kind, you had a great sense of humor, and you would always help a friend in need. My favorite memories were when  grandma, Tio Johnny, Ruben & I  would get in the car with no particular destination in mind but knowing that because we were together we were going to have a great time. I will miss you but you will forever be alive in my heart.

OBITUARY

Ruben Arce

28 January, 1946 – 17 January, 2016

Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary

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