Manuel Gonzalez Ruiz, age 79 of Farmers Branch, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and dear friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Catherine J. Gonzalez; his parents: Jesus and Concepcion Gonzalez; sisters, Pilar Alvarez and Rosario Rodriguez; brothers-in-law, Teofilo Alvarez, Richard Castillo, Trino Gutierrez and Miguel Rodriguez; sister-in-law, Martha Gonzalez; and nephew, Oscar Gonzalez. He is survived by his loving children: Evangelina (Crystal) Gonzalez and Angela Gonzalez; grandchildren, Stephanie Gonzalez, Isaiah Manuel Gonzalez and Evelynn Elise; three brothers: Catarino (Teresa) Gonzalez, Nolberto Gonzalez, and Salvador (Ana) Gonzalez; five sisters: Cecilia Castillo, Rosa Maria (Rodolfo) Sanchez, Idoleva Gonzalez, Silvia Gutierrez, and Blanca Delia Gonzalez; and many loving nieces and nephews.