Ruben Mendez born on March 24, 1925 went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2019. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Margarita De La Garza Mendez. He is survived by his children; Loretta Ruth Morales (Danny), Elizabeth Cossandi (Claudio), Mariam Tijerina (Phil) and Mercedes Hayter (Danny); grandchildren Omar, Nadia (Spencer), Andrea (Chris), Daniel (Cece), Gabrielle, Kyle, Solange, Kendall & Kaiden; great grandchildren Dylan, Morgan, Aidan, Luna, Bella, Ryland and baby Daniel; siblings Samuel Mendez, Jose Pedro Mendez and Josefad Mendez. Ruben always put God First, his family and church. He will truly be missed by family and friends. A visitation will be on Sunday December 22, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. A funeral procession will depart the funeral home on Monday December 23, 2019 after the chapel service at 12:45 p.m. Interment to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 2:30pm.