RIP my friend. The friendship and times we shared together are unforgettable. Missing you brother.

It was a total shock to hear that you have passed my friend. We met in junior high school, but we became really close thanks to the JROTC program. We shared so many good times and great laughs. The parties at your apartment I will never forget. Sorry Ma, we almost got you evicted a couple of times. Yogie you were the life of the party brother. You genuinely cared for people, and always looking to lend a helping hand. I hope that you cherished our friendship as much as I did. Seeing you at the reunions was always the best part. I will miss hearing the words, "I love you brother, besitos to Maggie and the kids." Rest In Peace brother Ruben. The Maldonado family will miss you very much.

Yogi you are loved by everyone that had the privilege of knowing you I'm talking in present time because  you will never be gone..you will forever live in our hearts, in our memories.. you are an amazing person your mission in life was to make us laugh.. make everyone feel special.. not only as a friend but feel like family.. I still can't believe it.. I'm in denial. Yogi thank you for being you! A ray of sunshine.. a contagious laugh.. cracking jokes even at yourself.. Always been there when we need you.. I can't help my tears from running down my eyes.. I am being selfish.. God must of really needed you up there to help him watch over us.. your family, your friends along with Kristy Gardner Schneider and Marco Calderon..I love you Yogi..when I was in the Hollywood area somehow we ran into each other.. Shakey's will forever be our place.. of course where we shared so many memories  since Jr high.. till we meet again..

I remember meeting Ruben at Grant Elementary School in Hollywood. We were playing a full court basketball game during recess and as he was running, his leg came off. We were probably in 5th or 6th grade at the time. I remember taking his leg to him and that was all she wrote...I had met a best friend...we were so close, we were like siblings. His mom was the best, his sister,  very nice to me...my mom really liked Ruben...he was funny, thoughtful and caring. I remember him passing my house to go to the store...I used to be in my yard, and he would pass by and say hey babes...lol. we went to Le Conte and Hollywood.  Ruben and I even had  a song we both liked at the time and we used to sing it together. Eventually we made it our song...it was Two Occasions by The Deele. Although I hadn't seen him since I think about 1994, he was always near and dear to my heart....it really hurts. My condolences go out to the family, first and foremost... and also to his friends who knew him.  God bless all family and friends during this trying time.  I love you Ruben... please tell my mom and grandma I love them as well. R.I.P.  Ruben💞

I meet Ruben at Hollywood High School. I joined Jr.R.O.T.C at Hollywood Battalion because of him. We became my Best Friend. We use to take care of each other in school and out of school. We lived just down the street from each other. I remember going to Rubens Epic parties when his mom would take off out of town. He became my son's Godfather, he stood in for a friend at my wedding.  Ruben Yogie Baca always made feel that if I ever needed him all I need to do was grab the phone and make a phone call and he was there. His family took me and always have made me fell like I have always been part of the family. His cousins,  his aunt's became my aunt's,  his mom became my mom and his cousins became my cousins.  I am going to miss you my compadre.. Rest in Peace Ruben Yogie Baca!!! 

I met Ruben when I got to Hollywood High School. He was the most kindest person you could ever meet. He was the reason I got into R.O.T.C. They all made me feel like family. Everywhere he went I went. We were inseparable. That’s when everyone nicknamed me boo-boo. It made a lot of sense. Ruben is the reason I am who I am today. I love you yogi I miss you. R.I.P. 😪😭😔

Ruben was always there for his friends, and we were all his friends... He showed sympathy and kept a sense of humor so that even when times were tough, you could still smile at it. I'm grateful to have known him and sorry to see him go so young.

Ruben and I met at LeConte jr high. I was this awkward, shy kid and he was this friendly, funny person. He had a way with people. We also went to Hollywood high together and maintained our friendship all these years. He was not only this funny guy, but someone  I was able to talk to about the serious things in life. He was in a way a best friend at one point.  I honestly haven't seen Ruben in years. Too long to count. I kick myself now for not going to these high school reunion picnics.  I thought we'd see each other again. We maintained contact on Facebook .  Gosh I miss Ruben and I'm still in disbelief that he's gone. He had this wonderful warm soul.  He made people feel protected.  We'll see each other again.  I asked my Dad to look after him up there in Heaven.  My love and prayers to his family. 

Attention Family & Friends, 
Thank you so much for the love and support from all of You who have had nothing but sweet and loving words to say about my dearest Big cousin.
I have a huge favor to ask of you all. If I may, anyone who knew my cousin, Ruben Yogie B  be willing to share a memory, funny moment, a phrase, or anything about my cousin to me in a private message through Facebook or email me: mandasmilees@gmail.com. I have something special that I would like to make and need your help. Again, thank you!! — ￼thinking about all the good times.  — with Ruben Yogie B

Ruben was my friend and partner in sarcasm, love of great food, jokes, laughter, and loving life. He was, is, and will always be the Papa Bear to all of us that knew him.  My heart is still in shock and disbelief. I know we all have an angel in Ruben. May the family be embraced in love and light.  He’s right there with you always. Like a beautiful breeze. Hugging you everyday. 

God blessings always, 

Sasha

I have known Yogie since high school, and he has a place in my heart because he always made me feel included, I had not been in the U.S. very long and I was a bit shy. He had a contagious laugh, and he was always optimistic about any situation.  He will always have a special place in my heart.  Rest in peace my friend!

Ruben was the class of man that will always had a smile in his face, and was so contagious you would laugh till you couldn’t lol, I miss his facebook jokes, like the one he was in the bathroom and didn’t have toilet paper he even took a picture🤣🤣, will miss our talks about Star Wars etc. 
He was  so dedicated to his little cubs there was no time of a day that he would talk about them, he love life and I love him! when I was down you pick me up and crack a joke you make us better!
I will miss you my friend May the force be with you master Ruben!

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Ruben Alberto Cruz Baca

20 octobre 1971 – 15 avril 2019

Glendale Funeral Home

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