Ruben Pacillas Armendariz

Ruben attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and served in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from the University of Texas and earned his Divinity degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Ruben served as Vice President and Director of Hispanic Ministries at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, IL. Upon his return to Texas, he served as church consultant and later as interim presbytery executive of Mission Presbytery.

Ruben’s ministry spanned decades and regions, devoted to uplifting the marginalized and fostering communities of faith.

He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Diaz de Leon, and their son, Caleb Diaz de Leon, as well as his other children: Jonathan Ruben (Ann), Deborah Joyce Jakobitz (Quentin), Joel David (Rona), and Julian Daniel (Natalie). His love extended to grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the wider family he nurtured in faith and friendship.

Ruben’s legacy of compassion and dedication will be remembered and cherished by all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 2:00pm on Saturday, December 13. The service will be live-streamed at https://www.facebook.com/covenant.satx/

Memorial gifts may be made to the Austin Seminary Armendariz Memorial scholarship fund at https://www.tpf.org/donate/ or mailed to Texas Presbyterian Foundation, 6100 Colwell Blvd, #250, Irving, TX.