passed away Saturday April 20, 2013 at the age of 86. Ruben lived a full life filled with an abundance amount of love for his family. He was a hardworking man and retired from a local company. Ruben was a veteran of the US Army and served his country in World War II. He is survived by his wife Inez “Weda” Navarro, 2 sons and 9 daughters (spouses), Yolanda (Ben), Sylvia, Ruben Jr. (Rosie), Mary, Lorraine (Joe), Johnny, Andrea (Bob), Ruthie, Veronica, Virginia (David), Sally (Frank), 21 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson. Ruben will greatly be missed but his legacy will live on through his family. Visitation 5pm – 8pm with a Rosary at 7pm, Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Resthaven Park Mortuary 4310 E. Southern Ave. Phoenix, AZ. Funeral Mass 10am Thursday, April 25, 2013 at St. Catherine of Siena Church 6401 S. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ followed by Interment at Resthaven Park Cemetery Phoenix, AZ.