Ruben Espada, 89, of Cypress, Texas, passed away on September 13, 2021 in Cypress. Ruben Espada was born June 23, 1932 to Pablo and Josephina Espada. He married Esther Espada on September 29, 1957 in New York, New York. He worked as a Sea Merchant and Chief Engineer for Mobil Corporation for 35 years. He was a devoted husband and father of three girls. Ruben is preceded in death by his wife Esther Espada and his sister Lydia Last.
Ruben is survived by Cindy and Steve Zehnder, Corey Zehnder, Sean Zehnder, Suzanne and Bill Mattingly, Kristen Mattingly and Diego Montelongo, Angela Mattingly, Julia Mattingly, Sarah Mattingly, William Mattingly, Diane and Richard Litofsky, Taylor Litofsky, and Evan Litofsky.
Memorials may be given to The Alzheimer’s Association in honor of his wife which he was devoted to for 65 years.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestlawnsouth.com for the Espada family.