Ruben Lomeli, Sr. was born January 27, 1955 in Tijuana, Baja California. He passed away peacefully in his home April 6, 2018 from an illness of many months. He lived most of his life in Ontario, Montclair and eventually settled in Bloomington, California.
He and his seven siblings migrated to California May 14, 1968 with their mother's parents shortly after their mother Maria Anselma Hernandez Lomeli passed on in the hospital giving birth to her last child. Manuel Hernandez, his father continued his life in Tijuana as a family man and a police officer in Tijuana. Manuel passed away of Alzheimer and diabetes July 1985.
Life for the Lomeli siblings continued in Southern California. Jose Luis Lomeli, late Maria Luisa Lomeli-Campos, Josefina Lomeli, Cruz Maria Lomeli, Francisco Lomeli, Elizabeth Lomeli and Adrian Lomeli.
Ruben devoted his life to his children and completed approximately 15 years with the company Keystone as a quality control inspector. He enjoyed family gatherings at the nearest river, beach, lake or park. Some of his favorite outdoor activities included swimming, fishing, hiking and trips to Tijuana. He loved to visit his father from time to time. One of his favorite quotes when we would ask him where we were going was, "Para donde punte el guarache". This usually meant family time in the wild.
He is survived by his children, Ana Lomeli-Rivera, Susana Lomeli, Ruben Lomeli Jr., and Lizbeth Lomeli as well as ten grandchildren. Susana and her children live in Houston, Texas.
A visitation for Ruben will be held Thursday, April 19, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with a rosary will take place at 7PM; Funeraria Del Angel Chino, 13002 South Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710. A funeral service will occur.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Funerariadelangelchino.com for the Lomeli family.
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