Gustavo is preceded in death by his father Gustavo Ruiz, his brother, Juan Ruiz, and his sister Marisela Ruiz.
He is survived by Sandra Zavala, his girlfriend of 28 years; his 3 children Gustavo A., Juan and Amanda Gomez; his 3 bonus children Eric, Vanessa and Caesar Santacroce; his mother Victoriana Hernandez, his brother Javier Ruiz and his sisters Martha and Ana Ruiz. He also leaves behind 3 grandchildren and 5 bonus grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
A visitation for Gustavo will be held Monday, August 25, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Martin Central, 3839 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79903. A rosary will occur Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM, 3839 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79903. A funeral mass will occur Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 602 S Oregon St, El Paso, TX 79901. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Memorial Pines Cemetery, 3061 Mem Pines Rd, Sunland Park, NM 88063.