Ruben D. RUIZ

NEWPORT NEWS - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16
Ruben Dario Ruiz, a son of Teresa Herrera and the late Angel Dario Ruiz began his journey with life on July 23, 1966, in the Dominican Republic. He was the eldest of three sons Gilberto Ruiz, and Alvin Ruiz. At an early age he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior. His early education was obtained through the education system in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and the New Jersey education system, where he learned to speak a second language, English. Ruben would sit and watch English channels on television and pick out different words until he became fluent in the English language. Ruben loved cooking, it was his pride and joy. He learned how to cook at an early age from his mother. Ruben joined the U.S. Navy and served as a Mess Management specialist (Chief and Manager) until he retired from the Navy. After his retirement from the Navy, Ruben worked varies jobs as a cook until he found a state job with Christopher Newport University as a cook. Ruben took pride in his job and loved his co- workers, supervisors, and customers. Ruben loved watching, collecting and recording movies. He was a member and deacon in training at Brothers & Sisters United Church of Christ.
While serving in the Navy he met and was united in Matrimony to Donna Hall and God blessed their union with a son, Angel Dario Ruiz.
In some years later while still serving in the Navy he met and was united in Matrimony to Bishop Felicia Ann Mallory- Ruiz and God blessed their union with two sons, Xavier Dario Ruiz, Antonio Marcos Ruiz; one daughter, Xandria Lavon Ruiz; and two stepdaughters that Ruben loved and accepted as his own, Quasha Shanay Austin, Teairah Tenia Dennis; and three granddaughters whom he adored, Tanaya Berry, Taniyah Austin, Aireyana Sparrow. Ruben was a devoted father and grandfather who loved his children, grandchildren, family, and friends. If somebody needed help Ruben would do his best to help that person.
On Nov. 21, 2009, he answered the call of his Lord and savior Jesus Christ at the Veterans Medical Center in Hampton, Va.
With an unwaving love and devotion for family he leaves treasured memories with his mother, Teresa Herrera; three sons, Angel Ruiz, Xavier Ruiz, Antonio Ruiz; three daughters, Quasha Austin, Xandria Ruiz, Teairah Dennis; three granddaughters, Tanaya Berry, Taniyah Austin, Aireyana Sparrow; two brothers, Gilberto Ruiz, Alvin Ruiz; and three nieces, Diandra Ruiz, Gabereala Ruiz, Alexa Ruiz; a devoted ex-wife, Bishop Felicia Mallory- Ruiz, and Donna Hall; two mothers- in-law, Sarah Mallory, Iris Hall; one father-in-law, Gene Hall; grandmother-in-law, Mary Powers; sister- in-law, Captain Shenin Sparks; a special nephew, Edward Sparks Jr.; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.
Ruben is now enjoying the pleasures of heaven with his father, Angel Ruiz; Grandmother, Anna Herrera; and father-in-law, Louis Mallory; and many other loved ones and friends…May you all rest in peace and have a blessed reunion! View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.