Francisco Ruiz

*Francisco's Service will be livestreamed and can be found on the TRIBUTES PAGE* as well as pasted below. The link is not accessible until 15 minutes PRIOR to the service time. https://player.memoryshare.com/video/francisco-ruiz-terrell-tx Francisco Torres Ruiz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on May 13, 2026 in Chandler, Texas. Francisco was born in El Remolino, Coahuila, Mexico, to Francisco Ruiz and Obdulia Torres on September 28, 1953. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Cristobal Ruiz Torres, Crescencio Ruiz Torres, Marcelina Ruiz Torres, and Cristobal Ruiz Torres. As a teenager, Francisco traveled to Texas in search of work and eventually made his home in Terrell. It was there that he met Maria Ines Duarte, and the two soon fell in love. They were united in marriage on September 2, 1977, at St. Therese Catholic Church in Canton, TX. Together, they were blessed with six children, 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one more precious blessing on the way. Throughout the years, Francisco worked many jobs to provide for his family, always doing whatever was needed to care for those he loved. Among his notable roles, he worked as a pipeline welder, later with Tyler Iron & Metal, and eventually retired from a rock quarry in Wills Point, TX. Outside of work, he found joy in playing his guitar, listening to music, dancing, and gathering with loved ones at family celebrations. Francisco was a humble, loving, and caring man—the kind of person who would give you the shirt off his back, his last dollar, or even a place to stay when it was needed most. He also treasured his trips back to Mexico and the time he was able to spend with family there. To the very end, Francisco remained strong and full of quiet positivity. He trusted in God’s plan for his life and faced each day with grace and a willing heart. Above all, he taught his children to thank God, work hard, and love their family deeply. Left to treasure Francisco’s memory are his beloved wife, Maria Ruiz; his children: Juan Ruiz and wife, Mickie; Rolando Ruiz and wife, Trish; Joe Ruiz and wife, Charine; Ramon Ruiz and wife, Robin; Anita Ruiz-Luna and Jason Sadler; and Carlos Ruiz and wife, Joselyn; siblings: Victoria Ruiz Torres, Josefa Ruiz Torres, Armandina Ruiz Torres, Ignacio Ruiz Torres, and Nemecio Ruiz Torres as well as numerous nieces and nephews, extended family, and a host of wonderful friends. Services for Francisco will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the Max Slayton Funeral Chapel in Terrell, Texas with and interment to Oakland Memorial Park. The family with receive friends one hour prior to service time.

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Francisco Ruiz

September 28, 1953 - May 13, 2026