12/4/1955-7/20/2012
Michael Gabriel Ruiz, a lifelong Merced County resident, was born on December 4, 1955 in Merced, CA and passed away on July 20, 2012 in Modesto, CA at the age of 56.
He was known by family and friends as "a jack of all trades". He could build a home from scratch to finish.
Michael was an avid 49ers fan. He also liked the Giants, playing pool which he was very good at, going to the Casinos, and watching sports. He enjoyed helping others when he was able to and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Artemisa Ruiz; and sister, Elaine.
He is survived by his siblings, Ralph (Belinda) Ruiz of Los Banos, Bernard (Frances) Ruiz of Merced, Lorraine (Steve) Verdin of Merced, Rafaela (Ron) Gonzales of Atwater, Victoria (Frank) Alvarado of Turlock, and Christina Ruiz.
A visitation will be held at Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, 1490 B St., Merced, CA 95340 on Monday, July 30, 2012 from 4:00pm-6:00pm with Recitation of Rosary to be at 6:00pm.
Arrangements are under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18