Julio Ruiz

He was born on June 10, 1945 in Matamoros, Mexico to Placido Ruiz Sr. and Maria Ana Rosales. In 1972 he married Maria Ever (Eva) Rivera, and they went on to have 2 girls, Veronica Nagy of Round Rock, TX and Leticia Rivera of Santa Rosa, TX. In addition to their 2 girls, Julio and Eva raised Julio's siblings, Esteban Ruiz deceased of Edcouch-Elsa, Maria De Jesus (Mary) Fonseca of Santa Rosa, TX, Gloria Garza of Canton, OK, and Elizabeth (Lisa) Ruiz of La Feria, TX.

Julio is preceded in death by his loving father Placido Ruiz Sr, his beloved mother, Maria Ana Martinez, beloved brothers Nicolas Ruiz and Esteban Ruiz, beloved sister Consuelo “Chelo” Mendoza, brother in laws Eddy Garza, Jose "Lugo" Castanon Sr, Donato Rivera, Ramon Castillo, and sister in laws Olga Ruiz, Elia Ruiz; Refugio (Cuca) Gutierrez, Nephews: Daniel Ruiz, Marky Mendoza, Jose "Chepo" Castanon, Jr.; Cosme Castanon, Christopher Garza Ruiz, Ramon Castillo Jr, Martin Gutierrez; Nieces: Crystal and Christina Sauceda.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Maria Ever Ruiz (Eva), his daughters Veronica Nagy (Edgar Martiarena) and Leticia Rivera (Eloy Rivera). Grandchildren Gabriela Nicole Nagy, Caelan Ryan Carstens, Eloy Lee Rivera Jr "EJ", Sophia Lee Rivera, and Jasmine Lee Rivera. He is also survived by his brothers, Placido (Pilar) Ruiz, Rolando Ruiz, Jesus Martinez, and Ismael Martinez; sisters, Maria Elena Castanon (Serapio Gonzalez), Mary (Rene) Fonseca, Gloria Garza, Lisa Ruiz, and Irene Martinez; his step-father Guadalupe Martinez; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are: Placido Ruiz, Edgar Martiarena, Eloy Rivera, Rene Fonseca, Caelan Ryan Carstens, EJ Rivera, Ruben Hernandez, Esteban Ruiz Jr, Rene Fonseca Jr "RJ", and Daniel John Rey Garza.

Honorary pallbearers: Rolando Ruiz, Ramon Sauceda, Immanuel Rey Fonseca, Damien Luna Ruiz, Rey Esteban Garza.

Julio was loved by many and will be greatly missed. He enjoyed playing his accordion and listening to corridos. He loved to socialize and spark conversations with strangers. He truly enjoyed being in the company of others. To some he may have been a bit rough around the edges but he truly had a heart of gold. He was a sensitive and loving, gentle soul. He was the patriarch of the Ruiz family, and his legacy will always be cherished. Thank you to our family and friends for their hospitality in our time of sorrow. Thank you to all the doctors and medical staff in Round Rock, Austin, and Harlingen that have provided care for him over the past few years.Thank you to his beloved wife, our beloved mother, for always loving, caring, and being by his side. She never left his side and is an example of a true iconic woman by being his wife in the good and bad times and in sickness & health.

Funeral Services are under the direction of Heavenly Grace Funeral Home 26873 N White Ranch Rd La Feria, TX. Viewing will be held Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 1pm - 9pm with Rosary/Prayer Service starting at 6pm. Burial service will be on Thursday, January 12, 2023, with a church service at 1pm at Heavenly Grace Funeral Chapel and burial to follow at Heavenly Grace Memorial Cemetery.