Kiss mama for me. I’m going to miss you both very much . It’s much different now. Rest now! You took care of all of us and Now THE LORD will take care of your every need. No more sucky, no more pain, no more worrying about this world. I love you

Walter in Temecula, October 29, 2019 With Grandson Jaden, Great Cousin Olivia, Grandsons Jaden, & Stephon

Walter in Temecula, October 29, 2019 with Grandson Jared & Jaden, Son Lanny, Wife Paulette, Grandson Stephon, Great Cousin Olivia, & Daughter Phyllis

Daughter-In-Law Julie, Great-Great Cousin Omi, & Grandson Jaden

Great Cousin Olivia & Great-Great Cousin Omi, Wife Paulette, Cousin Jeanette, & Grandson Jaden

Brother Bobby & Sister Ethel Lee in Murrieta, CA at Cousin Jeanette’s house.

Sister Ethel Lee & Nephew Shawn in Murrieta, CA at Cousin Jeanette’s house.

Cousin Jeanette & Daughter Phyllis in Eastvale, CA at Phyllis’s house.

Walter at  Jeanettes Birthday, January 2024  at BJ’s  in Temecula, CA.

Walter & Toyin for Christmas in  Eastvale, CA  at Daughter Phyllis’s.

Walter in San Diego at his Son’s Lanny’s house, celebrating is birthday with his wife Paulette.

Walter, Summer 2022 in Temecula, CA at Marimonte Winery with Cousins—JoAnn, Jeanette, Barbara, & Idell

Nephew Shawn, Sister Ethel Lee, Cousin Jeanette, Lula, Olivia, & Brother Bobby

Walter in Oceanside, Summer 2023 at Rockin Baja with with wife, Paulette, niece Patrice, & cousins Jeanette, Toyin, Nire, Hyleen, & Ahman.

Walter, February 2023. Surprise Birthday Party at Rodrigo’s in Temecula, CA.

Stephon, Jeanette, & Jared at Phyllis’s in Eastvale, CA

Paulette & Walter, February 2023. Surprise Birthday Party at Rodrigo’s in Temecula, CA.

Wonderful family flashbacks♥️🙏🏾

May we celebrate your life! It was a life well lived.

Our beloved Cousin Walter with Jeanette and here late husband, Jerad.

To my Cousin Walter.  I will miss you dearly, hard not to cry.  Every Event or Party I gave you were always there.  I will miss you telling Family Stories and History.  I will miss the long Conversations we had.  If I said, Walter I have to go you kept talking.  I will even miss that , Walter it will not be the same. 

I like the part when you would always try and introduce all the cousins to each other . Especially the young ones.  You always had a giving heart .

Rest in Peace Cousin Walter.  No more pain and suffering.  We Love you .  From Cousin Jeanette🙏🎖️😥

My deepest condolences for family, love you all. The Beaulieu’s

Our hearts are deeply saddened by the loss of such a kind and honorable man.
Though I did not know him as long as others, his presence left a lasting impression. He carried himself with strength, wisdom, and quiet grace. He was deeply loved, and his legacy will live on through the family he cherished so dearly.

To the entire family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of profound loss. May you find peace in the memories, comfort in the love that surrounds you, and strength in one another as we honor his life.

With deepest sympathy and love,
Vicki Roberts

The Cato and Ruffin family at John and Idell Catos house in Stockton California for his baby brother’s Wedding, Pookie. Cousin Walter was like our Big Brother and will be forever missed as one of our Family’s Patriarch 🙏🏾♥️.

Juliet Cato Stewart

Paulette Ruffin and Family 

Walter was the one cousin that no matter what time had passed between us he always made us feel like we were home.  I remember when my sister, niece and I came to visit, we reminisced about our childhood together, laughed and talked late into the evening after dinner.  He was down to earth.  He will always be in my heart and truly missed.   My deepest condolences to you and the family.

OBITUARY

Walter Ruffin Jr.

February 6, 1941 – July 27, 2025

El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley & Memorial Park

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