

Martin Kirkham Ruiz, 57 passed away May 5th, 2016 surrounded by family and visited by many friends. Martin was born October 10th, 1958 in Ottawa, KS to Jon and Sylvia Ruiz. He resided in Kansas City his entire life, graduating from Westport High School and retiring from the United States Postal Service. He was a huge sports enthusiast, with a great love for soccer. He grew up playing soccer with his brother Jaime, who both were members of the first soccer club in Kansas City, KS. He had an infectious personality and always left his mark on anyone he crossed paths with. Martin will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Martin is survived by his Father, Jon Ruiz and Mother, Sylvia (Kirkham) Ruiz of Kansas City, MO His Son, Jonmichael Ruiz of Kansas City, MO, Granddaughter, Vincenza Ruiz of Kansas City, MO; Wife, Antionette Ruiz of Kansas City, MO; Sister, Silvana Hardinger of Overland Park, KS and Brother, Jaime Ruiz of Shawnee, KS. A visitation service will be held Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at McGilley Midtown Chapel, Rosary will be held at 7p.m. 20 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, May 12th, 2016 at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel 3934 Washington St, Kansas City, MO 64111 with burial to follow at Mount St. Mary's Cemetery; 2201 Cleveland Ave. Kansas City, MO. Condolences may be made to www.mcgilleymidtownchapel.com McGilley Midtown Chapel, Dignity Memorial, Life Well Celebrated
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