Jose Ruiz

Obituary of Jose C. Ruiz

José C. Ruiz falleció en la mañana del 12 de enero en San José, California rodeado de su familia. Tenía 92 años de edad. Hijo de Aurelia Cortés y Juan Ruiz, José nació el 1 de febrero de 1930 en El Cerrito Colorado, Michoacán, México. José tenía 17 años cuando emigró a Estados Unidos por primera vez a través del programa bracero. En 1949 se casó con su compañera de toda la vida, Carmen Ruiz Olvera y juntos criaron a once hijos. Anduvo a lo largo y ancho de California trabajando en la agricultura por muchos años. A finales de los años 1970 decidió echar raíces en Hollister, donde poco después se le unió el resto de su familia y donde trabajó en los cultivos del área como la manzana, el chabacano, la cebolla, el chile y el jitomate. Una vez jubilado, José se dedicó a atender su jardín de verduras y árboles frutales. Le gustaba leer el periodico y ver el noticiero. Le podías sacar plática sobre cualquier tema, y él estaba listo para dar su opinión, pero lo que más disfrutaba era contarte historias y anécdotas de su juventud. Su mayor tesoro y gran orgullo fueron su familia y especialmente sus hijos, nietos y bisnietos a quienes les festejaba sus logros, daba consejos y animaba a seguir adelante. Le encantaban las reuniones de familia y disfrutaba ver como sus familiares convivían y bromeaban entre sí. Los taquitos de frijoles con queso que le preparaba su esposa eran su comida favorita y nunca dejaba pasar un postre. Su familia y seres queridos lo extrañaremos profundamente. José fue precedido en la muerte por sus padres Aurelia Cortés y Juan Ruiz, su hija Josefina Cortés, su nieto Jaime Ruiz, su bisnieta Aaliyah Cortes, sus hermanos y hermanas Juanita Zendejas, Rafael Ruiz, Efren Ruiz, Chuche Ruiz, Maria Ruiz y Aurelio Ruiz. A José le sobreviven su esposa, con la quien compartió 73 años de matrimonio, Carmen Ruiz, sus diez hijos/hijas Enrique Ruiz (Edelmira), Juan Ruiz (Herlinda), Maria Orozco (Juan), Roberto Ruiz (Angelica), Eva Garcia (Octavio), Carmen Zendejas (Sergio †), David Ruiz (Lourdes), Graciela Medina (Ismael), Rosalia Lozano (Guadalupe), Liliana Ruiz (Lorenzo), y su yerno Jesus Cortes. También le sobreviven 34 nietos/nietas, y 32 bisnietos/bisnietas. Los servicios fúnebres serán el 26 y 27 de enero del 2023. Velorio y Rosario Jueves, 26 de enero Velorio: a partir de las 4:30pm Rosario: 6:30pm Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home 870 San Benito Street, Hollister Misa Viernes, 27 de enero 11am Iglesia St. Benedict 1200 Fairview Road, Hollister Sepelio - Calvary Cemetery José C. Ruiz passed away on January 12, 2023, in San Jose, California, surrounded by his family. He was 92 years old. Son of Aurelia Cortes and Juan Ruiz, José was born on February 1, 1930 in El Cerrito Colorado, Michoacán, México. José was 17 years old when he emigrated to the United States for the first time through the bracero program. In 1949 he married his life partner, Carmen Ruiz Olvera and together they raised eleven children. For many years he worked in agriculture throughout California. By the end of the 1970s, he decided to settle down in Hollister, where his family joined him soon after and where he worked the crops in the area including apples, apricots, onions, peppers, and tomatoes. Once retired, José tended to his vegetable garden and fruit trees. He liked to read the newspaper and watch the news. You could always start up a conversation with him about any topic and he was ready to offer his opinion but what he enjoyed most was sharing stories and anecdotes from his youth. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were his most precious treasure; celebrating their accomplishments, offering advice, and encouragement. He loved the family gatherings and enjoyed seeing everyone spend time together and joke around with each other. His favorite food was the tacos with beans and cheese that his wife cooked for him. His family and friends will miss him deeply. José is preceded in death by his parents Aurelia Cortes and Juan Ruiz, his daughter Josefina Cortes, his grandson Jaime Ruiz, his great-granddaughter Aaliyah, his siblings Juanita Zendejas, Rafael Ruiz, Efren Ruiz, Chuche Ruiz, Maria Ruiz and Aurelio Ruiz. José leaves behind his wife, whom he was married to for 73 years, Carmen Ruiz, his ten children Enrique Ruiz (Edelmira), (Jesus Cortes), Juan Ruiz (Herlinda), Maria Orozco (Juan), Roberto Ruiz (Angelica), Eva Garcia (Octavio), Carmen Zendejas (Sergio †), David Ruiz (Lourdes), Graciela Medina (Ismael), Rosalia Lozano (Guadalupe), Liliana Ruiz (Lorenzo) and son-in-law Jesus Cortes. He is also survived by 34 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Services will be held on January 26 and 27, 2023. Visitation and Rosary Thursday, January 26 Visitation starting at 4:30pm Rosary: 6:30pm Gunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home 870 San Benito Street, Hollister Mass Friday, January 27 11am Iglesia St. Benedict 1200 Fairview Road, Hollister Burial Calvary Cemetery
Thursday
26
January

Viewing

4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home
870 San Benito Street
Hollister, California, United States
831-637-3757
Thursday
26
January

Rosary

6:30 pm
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Grunnagle-Ament-Nelson Funeral Home
870 San Benito Street
Hollister, California, United States
831-637-3757
Friday
27
January

Mass

11:00 am
Friday, January 27, 2023
Saint Benedicts Church
1200 Fairview Road
Hollister, California, United States
831-637-3757
Friday
27
January

Burial

12:00 pm
Friday, January 27, 2023
Calvary Cemetery
1100 Hillcrest Road
Hollister, California, United States
831-637-0131
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