John… a very kind soft hearted human being. We’ve hung out with the group a few times … got to experience what an amazing heart you have truly inside. Then… out of no where you started working in the same property as me as security.. we recognized each other and was thrown off but I remember each laugh we shared at work.. the times people would complain about the loud motorcycle starting at 5 in the morning hahaha… the times you’ll be on my shift and be like “ hiiii liiiisy” and we’ll crack jokes all the time to make our shift go by easy … thanks for the laughs and the memories John.. you’ll be tremendously missed. 
My condolences to your family.

Rest in Peace my friend. Me and John were friends in highschool until I moved out of state but we still kept in touch here and there. He was such a great and chill guy and he was one of my inspirations in the gym and would help me out with advice for it. I'll miss talking about Star Wars and the Gym with him and working out with him. Not reaching out to him more after I moved is one of my biggest regrets. I miss you man.

I remember the days in Middle School when me and Robert made fun of your shoes every class until you showed up in actual nice ones. I remember the day when you taught me how to properly do my first bench Press with wrist straps. I remember when we went to go see the new dragon ball movie and when that one scene of Bulma showed up on the screen, you spoke really loudly and said "I know you like that Jason" and the whole theater laughed. I remember when I tried to get you to watch other anime besides dragon ball because that was all you watched during lunch and we had arguments about that for the whole lunch break. I remember the last time we spoke, you gave me tips on the different delivery services that you were using to make decent money while you were in the middle of making a delivery. I remember when you zoomed passed me on your scooter while I was on a walk, drove past me three time before calling Gabriel and telling him that I was finally working out after all these years. 

I wished we got to speak one last time before you left us. Ill be thinking of you for the rest of my life bro. Rest in piece.

Rest in peace, John! Although we only passed each other in high school , I found out how cool of a person you were through the gym. It was amazing seeing your motivation, discipline, and friendliness. Thank you for always being such a nice person and I hope you’re still beating people’s PR’s in the next life.

He was part of our family and we will remember his incredible spirit always

John as a Stormtrooper. His favorite stars wars troopers were ARC Troopers.

Me, my grandma, and John at Haulover. Where me and John went daily back in 2018/2019 and snorkeled under the Haulover bridge

Me and John during my last day of high school

Instead of chess; me and John played that instead. Placing armies down and fighting it out

Me John and friends at Miami dade colllege

A scene from the film John got to act in. It was fun and one of the best memories I have with him.

Earlier this year when we went to see the new Star Wars movie which he loved btw. We were both the biggest Star Wars nerds

Miami dade college: managed to get John in as an actor in a short film.

2018 Haulover. Me, my brother Tommy and John

Me, my brother Tommy, and John at Haulover beach. Back in 2018 i believe

Cristina asked me if I knew anyone with a motorcycle for a photoshoot… so I called up John. He showed up, everyone adored his bike, he made connections with photographers and designers. And he got payed. A great day

Me and John back in 2018. Don’t remember what we were doing but I know we were in south beach

Me and John at Miami dade college. 
I managed to get him in as an actor even though he wasn’t enrolled. I have that movie still. And I show everyone because A. John is the main character 
B. One hell of a great memory

Earlier this year when my brother, John, and I went to go watch the new Star Wars movie in theaters. John was the only other person that knew Star Wars like me and we spent hundreds of hours arguing and talking lore. I’m going to miss that

Very sad to hear this, John had a beautiful soul full of joy and positivity. Meeting him at the gym was the best.

John was a great guy. Extremely kind and funny. John and I became close over the last two years and his passing is an indescribable loss for those who loved him and for the world. His light shone bright and his heart was huge. Always up to something silly, he would make his friends laugh constantly. A jokester, a gentleman and a true sweetheart. I will always remember the ways he teased me, sent random memes at late hours or was always ready to test his strength with some rough-housing on the beach. What an incredible human he was and what a major loss. My heart and prayers are with his loved ones. Johny boy I hope you're flying high and basking in the sun, you will be deeply deeply missed, my friend.

This was me and jhon at dezerland right before go karting. I miss him so much even though I was just getting to know him for the six months I did know him he was nothing but a kind and caring friend still can’t believe what happened my prayers are with him and his family as well as all his close friends. We must remember he will forever live in our hearts and his spirit will follow us into our future. May his soul rest is peace long live John

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John Rafael Ruiz

September 9, 2001 – September 24, 2026

Caballero Rivero Southern

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