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Armando Ruelas Obituary

Ruelas, Armando
57, of Peoria passed away on March 16, 2011. Loving father of Mark Ruelas (Cathie), Mike Ruelas (Carol), Caren Swindell (Bill). Grandfather of 11. Preceded in death by mother Rachel Sierras Ruelas and sister Clara Grajeda. Survived by father Pete Ruelas Sr. and brothers Pete Jr. and Steve Ruelas. Visitation will be Sunday March 20th from 1-4pm at Best Funeral Services 9380 W. Peoria Ave Peoria, AZ. Funeral Mass at 9:00am Monday March 21st at St. John Vianney, internment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetary.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 19, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Armando Ruelas

27 Entries

March 22, 2011

POPS! I'm so glad you went in peace & are with the almighty father & the rest of our family & friends.Its hard to smile sometimes but when i think of the life you led & showed me my heart lights up..You were a true man among men & i thank GOD i was chosen to be your son.My whole life i looked up to you & i can still do that knowing that you are in heaven watching over me & my family.Noone can ever take your place & i will honor you as always ( with mark & caren )on mothers day & fathers day as usual..Ill love & miss you till my last day & i know heaven is in tears with you cracking everyone up...love always... Your Miguelito

Sherry Perez

March 22, 2011

Mondo, You were and always will be one of a kind, Be with God in Peace and happiness.
Mark, Mike and Caren always remember that you were the loves of his life. May God wrap his arms around you and give you peace.

Patti Williams (Taube)

March 22, 2011

To my 3 beautiful cousins and their amazing families... I'm so so sorry for your loss. I wish there was something I could say or do to make it better for you guys. Your dad made you the wonderful people you are today. There's no better accomplishment in life than that.

James Dodge

March 22, 2011

Mark, Mike, Caren and the rest of the Ruelas Family....Our Hearts and Prayers go out to you in this difficult time.

George Espindola jr.

March 21, 2011

Para la Familia de Monado, lo sieto muncho. Mondo was a long time friend of mine, we go back 30 some years.We worked together @ jenny frieght. then we went to seperate co. but would still have a beer when we saw each other.A Great friend with a big smile and a bigger Heart.I along with his Familia and friends will miss his smile and laughter.A kind Gentle Man has gone to the lord.No words can heal the sadness the Familia Ruelas is Feeling .I share this with you.

Christina Berumen

March 21, 2011

To the Ruelas Family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. I'm glad to have known Pops and glad to see his love for his family. May you rest in peace Pops!!

Love,
Christina, Celeste and Desirae

March 21, 2011

My Deepest Sympathies to the family and friends of Monty. A man that was truly love by all who knew him.

God Bless,

Chuck Cawley

Raphael Moreno

March 20, 2011

Dear Ruelas Family,
I join with so many others who knew Pops in offering our deepest sympathy on his passing. Although it is little consolation at this sad time, it should be of some satisfaction to know that in his passing you can celebrate the end of a very long and productive life. Pops has left behind great, healthy children who became fine parents, that I look up to.

The measure of a life well-lived is not in how much money one has or what possessions they have accumulated, but rather through the lives they touched and the sorrow they leave behind. I want you to know that I'm here for you and your family. God does not test people who do not have the courage to pass the test. It is important to hold on, keep your faith and keep Pops in your memories often.

I am here for you all and would like to stop by, to assist you with any chores or activities that you may need help with.
Yours In Faith,
Raphael M. Moreno III

March 20, 2011

Mondo,
May you find peace in heaven. You will be missed by everyone's lives that you have touched. We will all see you again someday.

Cynthia Suniga

March 20, 2011

The world was a better and funnier place with Pops. What a truly sincere, strong, and loving person. The best dad and sole provider of his children. Always reaching out when anyone was in need. You will sorely sorely be missed.

Mark Ruelas

March 20, 2011

To my daddy dearest, where do I start. You were a father & a mother at the same to all 3 of us. That was so hard for you, but you never complained. I just wish I had one more chance to tell you that I loved you, or call you and tell you that I was having a bad day, or to tease you that I was by your favorite part of the golf course (the water). I know that you are up in heaven with Nana and Tia Clara, and that you will looking over Mike's, Caren's, and my family. I just hope and wish that I could be 1/2 the father that you were to us. I know that someday that we will see each other again.
Love Mark

March 20, 2011

To my daddy dearest, my best friend, my mentor, my everything! I will miss you so much! Our talks, our laughs, our goofy pictures. You mean the world to me, without you here a big piece of my heart is gone. You were there for EVERYTHING important in my life. You were my dad and mom all in the same. One of the last time's I talked to you, you said how proud of me you were. Well, dad I'm proud to have you as my dad. In my eyes, THERE IS NO BETTER DAD IN THIS WORLD THAN YOU!! I love you and miss you always. Daughter Dearest (Caren)

Captain Armando Ruelas leads his team onto the field

Ed Taube

March 20, 2011

Mondy, Captain of the football team, MVP, Mr. Statesman, Homecoming royalty, president of the Lettermans Club, you were truly "big man on campus". The 1971 Carl Hayden yearbook is more like a tribute to you. I appreciate you taking me under your wing then and for the things you did for me later in life. You were a great father to my nephews and niece. Mark, Mike, and Caren, I see a lot of your dad in each of you and I am very proud of the adults you have become. Please know that we are here to help you any way we can.

Mary Helen Ruelas

March 19, 2011

To my dear brother-in-law Mondy, it's been a long 40+ years of knowing you. All the way back to seeing you in the Carl Hayden hallways, you always had that sneaky little smile on your face, like the cat who just ate the bird. It's been a pleasure Mondy & you will be missed. Rest in peace but drop in from time to time to keep an eye on Peter-he loved you so.

Linda Bertaut

March 19, 2011

I will miss my cousin Mondi...he was a great guy...we had good times, laughs and many wonderful conversations. Until we meet again cuz. My thoughts and prayers are with my Uncle Pete, and cousins, Pete Jr, Steve, Mark, Mike, Caren and their families. I love you all very much and will be with you in spirit. Have a wonderful celebration of his life the next couple of days. xoxo, Linda Bertaut

Mary Ruelas

March 19, 2011

Mike, Mark, Caren, Uncle Pete, Peter and Steve my heartfelt prayers for comfort and strength. May all of you be blessed with God's grace. I will hold on to all the good memories of my cousin and never forget his humor. RIP cousin XOXOXOXO Raul and Mary Ruelas

Greg Ruelas, Sr

March 19, 2011

To my dearest uncle you will be missed by all of your family. We will miss going to the Sing High and ordering food for an army, and I still remember monday payday's at Little Louie's.
You have made sacrifices for your family that will never be forgotten. You kept your children safe when there was no one else to do so, and for that I always held you in the highest regard. A true family man.
As many have said, yes we will definetely miss that devious yet joyous laugh that you had, your nasty jokes, and insatiable zest for life. Here in our household we will all deeply miss you, and wish you safe travels on your way to Heaven.

Love You Always,

Greg Ruelas and Family (Blanca, Greg Jr, Matthew, and Andrew)

Janet Ramirez

March 19, 2011

My deepest condolences to you, Mando's family. He left us with lots of beautiful memories. God bless you all.

March 19, 2011

May God receive my dear primo Mundy in heaven. I pray for his family to be given peace in this time of great sorrow. I remember him being a wonderful, happy man and he will be greatly missed. Rosendo Ruelas (Phoenix, Arizona)

March 19, 2011

My deepest condolences to the entire Ruelas family. Our thoughts and prayers in this time of need are with you.To the coolest man on the planet whose smile and sense of humor brought many fond memories, you will be missed. Thanks for the times that we shared together, Pops you will never be forgotten. Rick and Julie Romero

The Garcias ( Andrew, Priscilla, Charisma, Venancia & Joshua) Garcia

March 19, 2011

Mike, Carol, Carlos, & Angelo we send our deepest condolences. We were blessed to have meet Pops in this lifetime & hope to meet him again with our good Lord. Our prayers are with you & your family during this time of loss. May you find strength in Gods power.

Carol Ruelas

March 19, 2011

My Dear Father in law Pops,
You will be greatly missed by me and my boys. You hold a very special place in my heart, as my comforter and supporter through all of my time knowing you. You were more than a father in law, you were like my own dad. I will miss your warm hugs and jokes. May God raise you up to Heaven and be joined with your loving Mother and Sister. I will cherish all the memories we have of you, dear Pops.
Love,
Carol

Esther Navarrete

March 19, 2011

My condolences to the family. Wonderful memories of my nephew since day one, even as a grown man. My prayers with each and every member of the family. Blessed are they that mourn for they will be comforted.

Love,
Tia Wera

Michelle Carrillo

March 19, 2011

My sincerest condolences to my cousins. I will truly miss him, my biggest memories of him are his wonderful laughter and contagious smile, our trip to Prescott for his granddaughter's birthday, and the numerous gatherings we shared. May he rest in peace.

March 19, 2011

Saralinda Mendivil Campos

March 19, 2011

Your Dad was a great man who will be missed but not forgotten. So sorry for your loss.

Pam Mitchell

March 19, 2011

Our prayers and condolences go out to the family. Although we have not seen Mondo for a while, we remember all the good times together. He was such a great person. We will miss you dearly Mondo, may you rest in peace..

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