Roy Reyes Ruiz, a proud veteran of the Texas Army National Guard for 38 years, born February 18th, 1936, peacefully passed away on April 15th, 2024, at the age of 88. Roy was born and raised in Von Ormy, Texas. After being honorably discharged from the National Guard, he retired from SWRI after dedicating 15 years of work. Roy was a jack of all trades; with a passion for fixing bicycles, he had a great ability to make others smile and his sense of humor will be missed. Roy was an extremely hardworking man and more importantly a man devoted to his family. He was also very devoted to his favorite show WWE till the day he passed and his quarter collection.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Felipe Ruiz and Petra Ruiz and sister Herminia Valdez (Rosendo Valdez).
He is survived by his adoring wife and best friend, together for 68 years and married for 58 years, Victoria O. Ruiz and their two children: daughter Patricia A. Ruiz (Felipe Lopez) and son Raul Ruiz (Kimberley P. Ruiz); His brother; Joe Ruiz (Delia Ruiz). The best Grandpa to five grandchildren; Ruben A. Hidalgo (Melissa Garza), Kristi M. Martinez (Christopher A. Martinez), Katherine R. Hidalgo, Audrianna J. Ruiz, and Carmen E. Ruiz. Great Grandpa to his great grandchildren: Delilah M. Martinez, Carson K. Martinez, Jett A. Martinez, Marilyn Martinez, Amethyst Chavez, Brooklyn S. Hidalgo, and Scarlett A. Hidalgo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Roy will be held Monday, May 13, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Trevino Funeral Home, 2525 Palo Alto Rd, San Antonio, TX 78211. A religious ceremony will occur Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM, 2525 Palo Alto Rd, San Antonio, TX 78211. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM, 2525 Palo Alto Rd, San Antonio, TX 78211 interment to follow with military honors at 1:00 PM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209.
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