I will always remember Fernando as a kind person and a good leader from my coast guard boot camp class. Rest in piece brother. 

It's been over a year and I'm just now learning of the loss of a great man, Ruiz and I were classmates in MK A school, he was a good friend. You will be deeply missed bro, my sincere condolences go out to the Ruiz family.

Nearly a year has gone by and I never knew of Fernando's tragic loss.  We were classmates at the US Border Patrol Academy in the summer of 2008.  He was a good man and a great friend.  Rest in Peace buddy.

BPA Anthony Cabrera
USBP Class 783

Ruiz, my old buddy, although it may almost be a year since youve been gone, I just found out.  We had some good times in the Patrol man. We always knew you were destined for better things, so we all understood why you left Laredo. I wish I would have kept in touch with you more. The world feels a little emptier now that I know you are gone.

My sincere condolences to the Ruiz Family at this especially difficult time. I had the honor and privilege of knowing this wonderful person if only for a short time.  I shared a couple of undergraduate courses with him and occasionally bumped into him in the hallways of UTB recently....Always full of charisma, and always ready to extend a helping hand; you are definitely missed my friend......May you rest in peace.

Para que sirva de guia en tu camino mi hermano!!!

Mi hermano, mi primo, siempre te quice mucho y siempre te querré . Fuiste una persona excepcional ,siempre muy tenaz, divertido e impulsivo , inteligente, todas esas características te hacían ser tu. Te voy a extrañar mucho y no hay día que no me acuerde de ti o vaya algún lugar y recuerde que ahí estuvimos juntos haciendo cualquier
Cosa!! Algún día nos veremos y seguiremos  igual que siempre , te mando un fuerte abrazo desde la mesa redonda de camelot!!!! Y buen viaje y descansa en paz!!!! Te quiero mucho!!!!

Fer, te fuiste de la vida terrenal y dejaste un gran vacio en mi corazon, pero tambien nos dejas un legado de ejemplo en tenacidad y voluntad, para salir adelante ante tanta adversidad! Fueron muchos tus logros en tu corta vida, ejemplo para muchos.....Siempre me sentire orgullosa de ti, siempre te llevare en mi corazon y nunca olvidare el amor que me diste! Aunque me cuesta mucho trabajo aceptar la voluntad de Dios. nuestro Señor, se que estas a lado de El, gozando de paz eterna, y, que cuando Dios lo disponga, me reunire contigo!  Seras un Angel que cuidara a todos tus seres queridos!  Te quiero mucho y siempre te querre..   Viviras en mi corazon por siempre!!!!                                               Con todo mi amor:    Tu tia-ma. (como me decias).                                            Laura Mayagoitia de Ruiz

My heart goes out to the Ruiz family. And especially Marcela, at this awful time. Not only was Fernando a part of the UTB family, he was also a member of the Environmental Health & Safety department family. I had the distinct pleasure of working with Fernando for the last two years. I've never met a finer man than him. Even as I know that God is holding him now, my heart is so heavy with his loss. Rest in peace Fernando, and know that you were so loved, while you were here and even more so now.

Mi más profundo y sincero pésame. Siempre lo recordare como un individuo sincero,amable, y caballeroso. Fue una bendición tenerlo como un compañero de trabajo. Lo extrañare mucho. Rest in peace Freddy. You will be greatly missed by us the EH&S family from UTB.

Fernando will be missed. I had the honor to work with him, he was a great co-worker and a great friend. He will be missed deeply.

I had the pleasure of knowing him from boot camp. Rest in peace Brother. You will be missed.

A Fernando solo me queda darle las garcias por haberle dado a mi amiga un capitulo en su vida lleno de amor y felicidad, ya que el era un gran hombre y mi amiga una gran mujer que supo como sacar lo mejor el tenia. En donde quiera que estubieran se veia el gran amor que se tenian el uno por el otro, siempre felices y sonrientes. Espero que Dios lo tenga en su gloria y que desde alla simpre este cuidandola mucho ya que nosotras sus amigas y su familia la estaremos cuidando lo mejor que podamos aqui en la tierra. Marcela, te quiero mucho, sabes que aqui estoy para lo que necesites. Me da mucho orgullo ver la mujer tan fuerte en que te haz convertido. Y no olvides que tienes muchas personas que te queremos y que no estas sola y menos con tremendo angelote que te estara cuidando. Te quiero.

My love may not be one happy chapter,
like the saying "they lived happily ever after",
By loving,I have lost everything to you,
what I still possess is just the memories- of once being with you....
You now live in my heart and I will love you forever no matter what.

With much respect I will remember Fernando and will continue to pray for his family.  Fernando was one of the best men I ever met, even beyond the service of our country.  He lived with an unsurpassed passion for life and was a great example of our core values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty.  I don't know about the rest of WHISKEY 181 but I still hear him answer...."How long have you been in the Coast Guard? All me bloomin' life, Sir. Me father was King Neptune, me mother was a mermaid. I was born on de crest of a wave, and rocked in de cradle of de deep. Me eyes is stars, me teeth is spars, me hair is hemp and seaweed.  And when I spits, I spits tar. I's tough, I is, I am, I are."   Fair winds and calm seas my old friend, I'll never forget you...

Marcela, no todo mundo tiene el privilegio de encontrar una mujer como Tu, asi como tu un hombre como Fernando, le diste todo tu ser, amor y comprension, su mirada y la tuya eran dos almas hechas una, y me siento orgullosa de haberlo tenido como yerno ya que a pesar de los obstaculos, siempre  camino' hacia adelante y logro lo que dificilmente un joven de su edad logra. Tengo presente su sonrisa, su hermosa voz y sobre todo la forma en que te veia, el te amaba profundamente, tanto como Tu a El, y  aunque ahorita nada es claro ante tus ojos, todo tiene un proposito perfecto y ten la seguridad que El se encuentra en los brazos de Dios Padre a quien debes de confiar y entregar todo tu dolor.    Te amo hija.

Fernando was a great man and a great leader, I had the pleasure to spend 8 weeks of boot camp with him, which he displayed strong courage and great support of everyone he knew. God Bless his wonderful family please accept my condoloences.

Ruiz was and still is a great man... The short time that I served with him in The Coast Guard Reserves in South Padre I saw nothing but a person with good leadership skills and a great attitude, you will be greatly missed by us..

Please accept my condolences for the loss of Fernando, I had the great pleasure of sharing a couple of classes with him, he was always a great person, rest in peace Fernando

You were with us for a short period but you made a long term impact.     Peace Be With You...........

May the Lord give you strength knowing that Fernando was a great individual and our life was blessed by his presence.  I am a member of the UTB family and everytime I saw him he gave me a smile his distinctive voice carried where ever went.  I will missed him! God Bless You.

Please accept my most heartfelt condolences. Fernando's loss will be deeply felt by many, many people.  He will be missed.

Fernando was thoughtful and content, smiling everywhere he went. He will be missed by all 

Thomas G (USCGR)

Mi mas sentido pesame a toda la Familia Ruiz por la perdida irreparable de el joven Fernando Ruiz, fue poco el trato que tuve con el ya que llevo solo un semestre en esta institucion pero mas que suficiente para saber que era una persona Educada, respetuosa,integra, formal, responsable y trabajadora, definitivamente un ejemplo para todos nosotros en el trato a nuestros semejantes, definitivamente se le va a extranar y recordar siempre!. Un reconocimiento especial a sus Padres los Sres Ruiz: Dios les de consuelo pronto, esten tranquilos y muchas gracias!, hicieron un excelente trabajo en la formacion de su hijo. Descanse en paz. Atte: Catinka Fernandez Secretaria del Depto de Ingenieria en UTB.

Mi más profundo y sincero pésame. Siempre lo recordare como un individuo sincero, amable, y caballeroso. Fue una bendición tenerlo como un compañero de clase a través de los años. Lo extrañare mucho. Que el Rey de la Gloria siempre este con ustedes.

Dear Ruiz Family, 
I am sorry for your loss and hope you find consolation in knowing that Fernando was admired and loved by many.  I had the pleasure of being his classmate in the MPPM program and co-worker at UTB.  He was always a kind and respectful young man.  He will be greatly missed.

In the short time that I knew Fernando he made an impact. He was a great man and will be missed very much.

Fernando, tu sonrisa, tu mirada, y tu entusiasmo estaran para siempre en nuestro corazon.  Te extranamos mucho!!! 
Mis oraciones permaneceran para toda la familia para que Dios este presente en sus vidas y los llene de paz, fe  y tranquilidad.

I am so sad to hear of the loss of Fernando.  He was always a welcome visitor to my labs and office.  He had such a distintive voice: I would always smile when I heard his voice knowing he was heading our direction.  Losing him is a great loss and I send you my condolences and prayers.

Marcela, te envio mis condolencias por el fallecimiento de Fernando. Era un gran companero de trabajo y un excelente ser humano SIEMPRE dispuesto a ayudar...tuve la oportunidad de trabajar con el y siento una profunda tristeza por su fallecimiento. Te mando un fuerte abrazo...

Please accept my sympathy

My heart goes out to you during this difficult time.

I had the honor of working with Fernando, a very knowledgeable and professional gentleman who had great charisma. My condolences go to the Ruiz family and friends. Brother, you will be missed. Thank You for your service and for being a part in our lives. Blessings.
-Semper Paratus

fer siempre fuiste un hermano para mi un gran ser humano un primo estupendo k dejaste en mi vida muchas cosas lindas k recordar y tu partida me duele mucho pero se k alado de dios estaras bien y espero en kuentres la paz k necesitas 
tkm  tatay

fer siempre te recordaremos  con mucho cariño  marcaste  nuestras  vidas, eres un ser  especial descanza en paz al lado de dios nuestro señor.
jorge ruiz y  valeria perez

I did not know Fernando personally, but he was a member of our UTB family and I wish to express my sincerest condolences to his wife and daughter and to the entire family.  I read the bio of his life and looked at each picture in his gallery.  What a wonderful family man, friend, and all-round excellent inidvidual.  His life, though so short, was full of love, accomplishments, promise, and fun. He will always be remembered with love and laughter.

Dr.Fernando Ruiz Zamora,lamento profundamente la partida de  tu querido hijo ,Fernando.Que el todopoderoso le de el descanso eterno.La paz y  pronta resignaciÃ³n para la toda la familia.
Fam. Estrella Guerrero

Pedro L.Estrella (Matamoros,Mex.)

Nuestras condolencias para toda la familia, estan en nuestras oraciones.

I will miss Fernando. 
We first met at MEPS when entering the Coast Guard. We where assigned to the same room before being sent to boot camp.  I remember we were both excited about the adventure we were about to begin.
At boot camp we were in the same squad bay.  We worked together and helped each other through some tough times. 
We both gained deep respect for one another.
He was an excellent leader, proved to have a great heart, and was patient with those who needed it.
God Bless Fernando, God Bless his family, Amen.

Fernando was a fine young man who always sought to help and encourage.  He brightened my life through his smile and friendship, and we will miss him.

We express our deepest condolences on behalf of the James Pace High School Class of 2004. He will be greatly missed and remembered.

My prayers go out to the family. He was a great coworker and a great friend. He will be greatly missed. May God bless the family

Fernando will be missed.  I had the honor to work with him on a few projects at the University.  He was a well liked guy.

Im very sorry to hear about your lose. I knew Fernando at UTB as a Biology student. Fernando was very studious, hard working, and professional. May he rest in peace.

To Dr. Fernando Ruiz and family,
Although no words can really help to ease the pain you bear, we would like to let you know that we are deeply saddened by your loss and that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sorry to hear about Fernando.  I knew him briefly while I was in the Masters in Public Policy Program at UTB.  Very nice and decent guy.

A toda la familia Ruiz- Sepulveda quienes han sido como mis hermanos, les hago llegar mi profunda condolencia. El Senor no se adelanta ni se retrasa, El decidio tenerlo consigo. Oremos por una pronta resignacion.

DR.FERNANDO RUIZ Y FAMILIA:
RECIBA MI MAS SENTIDO PESAME,QUE DIOS LES DE LA FORTALEZA QUE TANTO NECESITAN EN ESTOS MOMENTOS.QUE DIOS LO TENGA EN SU SANTA GLORIA,DESCANSE EN PAZ.
SRA. ELVA TORRES DE GONZALEZ

DR.FERNANDO RUIZ Y FAMILIA: RECIBAN NUESTRO MAS SENTIDO PESAME,POR ESTA GRAN PERDIDA,NOS UNIMOS EN ORACION POR EL ETERNO DESCANSO DE SU ALMA. EN VERDAD LO SENTIMOS...DESCANSE EN PAZ. 
ATTE.
DRA.OLGA GONZALEZ Y FAMILIA

Siento mucho la partida de Fernando, lo recuerdo con mucho cariÃ±o y siempre que lo veia tan amable tan educado. Mi mas sentido pesame a la familia Ruiz.

I am sorry for your loss. I attended boot camp with Fernando and he was a great leader. He will be missed. Yor family is in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.

To the Ruiz family, please accept my condolences for you loss.  Fernando was a hard-working student who took on any challenge I placed before him and turned it into an opportunity to learn something new.  I worked closely with him as his faculty advisor at UTB (chaired his Professional Report project for his well-earned MPPM degree just last year).  All that time, I witnessed a miraculous transformation of a young intelligent man in less than one year.  I will deeply miss running into him around campus (often on his rounds), and our long chats about leadership, coffee, and kids.  May his spirit continue in all our hearts.

Fam. Ruiz, marylolis y cinthia, de verdad mi mas sentido pesame. Fer era una excelente persona, amigo, hermano, hijo, padre y hombre. De corazon..te vamos a extrañar

primo me duele a mi muchisimo y a toda la familia tu temprana partida,,pero aveses uno no entiende las desiciones de dios padre...y son dificiles de asimilar pero nuestro rezo lo dice agase senor tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo...amen primo descanza en paz...

mis condolencias de parte de mi famila debaz-garza(houston tx)

Primo Fer te vamos a extraÃ±ar....te queremos   Descansa en paz.

Fernando was a wonderful classmate and friend. He will be sorely missed. I am so sorry for your loss. He was an intelligent and caring individual.

I am so sorry for your loss.  Fernando was a fine student, a good man, and we will miss him as one of our MPPM alumni. May he rest in peace.

Nuestro mas sentido pesame para todos sus familiares. Fernando fue siempre un joven educado y atento con todos sus companeros en la Universidad de Texas at Brownsville.
Dr. Hugo Rodriguez & Dr. Maria Teresa Castaneda-Rodriguez

Please accept my condolences for your loss.  Fernando was a great co-worker and a great friend.  He will be deeply missed.

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Fernando Eduardo Ruiz

May 28, 1986 – July 4, 2012

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