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Ruben Ardery Obituary

ARDERY, RUBEN REINALDO, 33, died unexpectedly April 27, 2013 at his home.

A 1998 graduate of St. Xavier High School and a 2002 graduate of Miami University, Ruben had many friends and loved music. Since 2012, he worked as a volunteer and part-time employee at Louisville Nature Center. Previously, Ruben had worked seven years as a media analyst for Video Monitoring Services.

Ruben was preceded in death by his grandfather Philip Ardery and his grandparents Sara and Ruben Palacio.

He is survived by his grandmother, Anne Tweedy Ardery; parents, Cecilia Palacio Ardery and Philip Ardery Jr.; brother, Oliver Ardery; aunt, Julia Ardery (Bill Bishop); uncle, Joseph Ardery (Anne); first cousins Joseph, James, Philip and Anne Ardery and Rose Shepherd (Brad); and three aunts and numerous first cousins in Ecuador, his mother's ancestral home.

There will be a visitation at Pearson's, 149 Breckenridge Lane on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be read at St. Louis Bertrand, 1104 S. 6th St. on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 10 a.m., followed by burial in Cave Hill Cemetery.

The family encourages sympathetic friends to consider a donation to Louisville Nature Center (http://louisvillenaturecenter.org ), 3745 Illinois Avenue, Louisville, KY, 40213.

Published by Courier-Journal on Apr. 30, 2013.
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I am so sorry about Ruben's death. He was a happy and gentle child and a wonderful student. I enjoyed teaching Ruben and could always tell how much his family loved him when I asked about him in the years that followed. I hope time eases your pain and that your memories are a comfort to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I apologize for not responding sooner but I had totally missed hearing of this tragic news.

Susie DeGaris

January 14, 2014

Tia Cecilia,Felipe,Oliver.
Hace unos meses atras que mi tía Cecilia vino al Ecuador a visitarnos,pude compartir con ella estrechamente su vida en EEUU,yo insitía mucho en conocer màs a Ruben y ella me lo describía tal cual como el era, siempre alegre y cariñoso con su mamá y toda su familia; en esos momentos me hizo reir mucho porque sentía que estaba con el.
Ahora que sé de su pronta partida yo se que el està con Dios y le pido al Señor que le de fortaleza a mi tía Cecilia, Felipe y a ti Oliver, que estuve hace poco contigo y fue verdaderamente increible poder haberte dado ese fuerte abrazo.
I am so sorry.
Marisol Ricaurte Palacio

Marisol Ricaurte Palacio

May 15, 2013

Tia Cecilia, Felipe Oliver.
Hace unos meses atras que mi tia Cecilia vino al Ecuador a visitarnos,pude compartir con ella màs estrechamente su vida en EEUU,yo insitía mucho en conocer màs a Ruben y ella me lo describía tal cual como el era, siempre chistoso, alegre, cariñoso con su mamá y toda su familia y en esos momentos me hizo reir mucho porque sentía que estaba con el, ahora que se de su pronta partida yo se que el està con Dios y le pido al Señor que le de fortaleza a mi tía Cecilia, Felipe y a ti Oliver que estuve hace poco contigo y fue verdaderamente increible poder haberte dado ese fuerte abrazo.
I am so sorry.
Marisol Ricaurte Palacio

Marisol Ricaurte Palacio

May 15, 2013

Cecilia,
I just learned about Ruben yesterday. I am so sorry for you and your family. Please know that my prayers are with you.
Sandy Weber

May 10, 2013

Es evidente el amor y aprecio que Ruben generó en las vidas de todos quienes lo conocieron.
Yo tenía pendiente hacerlo.

Un beso a mi tía Cecilia, y un abrazo muy sentido a Felipe y a Oliver.

Nicolás Almeida

May 9, 2013

So sad, Andrew & I have your family in our prayers..Jane (Wobbe) Cox

May 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. You will be missed deeply but let your memories live in those who knew you.

Bryan Ludwig

May 6, 2013

Siento muchísimo, desde el fondo de mi corazón, la partida temprana de mi primo Ruben. Si bien no tuvimos oportunidad de vernos por tantos años, desde que Ruben era un niño, por la distancia física que nos separaba, yo disfruté estar con él en ese entonces por tres meses y no dejo de recordar tantas hermosas vivencias, sus ocurrencias, su ternura y su perfecta mezcla latina y americana.

Ahora que veo tanto cariño de la gente que escribe, es como que tuviese la oportunidad de recordar cómo era el Ruben que yo conocí y de conocerlo más. Tanto cariño de tantas personas, me hace ver que Ruben era esa persona tan afectuosa, cariñosa y con un corazón tan grande, tal cual lo pude disfrutar yo cuando él era un niño.

Alfonso Falcony

May 3, 2013

How painful it must be for Ruben's family. His grandfather, Philip Ardery, passed away several months ago. I feel love and empathy for Anne and all her loved ones.

Lois Allen

May 3, 2013

Was very sad to hear about this. I knew Ruben in high school and at Miami of Ohio. He was a great guy and will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Stephanie Lewis

May 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. God bless you Ruben and watch over us. I miss you brother.

Taylor Runner

May 3, 2013

You were a light in so many lives. Prayers to your family and those friends who were blessed enough to do life beside you.

Elizabeth Nicholson

May 2, 2013

Cecilia, Phillip and Oliver
We can only imagine the pain in your heart. So young, such a future. Please know Susan and I are thinking of you especially
your families. Godspeed.
Hill and Susan Ferguson
Hopkinsville, Ky

May 2, 2013

Cecilia.....thinking of you.
Sharron (walker at the mall)

May 2, 2013

Phil, Cecelia and Oliver-Our prayers are with you on your loss. It's been too many years from Lyndon baseball, but you all will remain in our thoughts during this time.

Mike and Cynthia Simpson

May 1, 2013

My most sincere condolences to the family. I am glad that my parents were able to accompany you in your time of grief. Un abrazo a todos.

Moira Owen

May 1, 2013

May Ruben's light shine on above us in heaven. Ruben loved music. Hopefully the band will keep playing on! Rock on Ruben you will be missed not forgotten.
Sammy Shaheen

Sammy Shaheen

May 1, 2013

Cecilia, Philip and Oliver,

I remember Ruben from many years ago as such a beautiful child. My heart is with you all.

Sharon Colton

Sharon Colton

May 1, 2013

The residents at Woodmont Condo's are sending Prayers out to Ruben's Family, we will miss our Neighbor, he was such a nice young man, always with kind words and a helping hand, surrounded by that wonderful smile, you will be missed "our" friend, God must of had some very important job for Ruben in Heaven, RIP

Woodmont Residents

May 1, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear about this. Ruben will be in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Ruben in high school and had a class with him. He was just a good guy.

May 1, 2013

Our hearts go out to all of the Ardery family at such a great loss. We feel privileged that we had the opportunity to meet Ruben when visiting Louisville. Love to you all, Mike and Wyn Flo

May 1, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious son- we send our love to your whole family.
Craig and Sally Wiggins

April 30, 2013

Phyllis

April 30, 2013

To the WHOLE Ardery family and friends, We did Rubens service on his car, I was totally shocked this morning. No words I can say can ease your pain, Ruben and I had nice long talks while he was waiting on his car. I couldnt wait to hear about the U of L tournament you went to. We were SO excited, I was gonna stow away in his car and surprise him when he got there. Ruben I am gonna miss our talks,And just YOU in general, YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND AND TOTALLY UNDERSTOOD what I had going on in my life too. May GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU!!!

Phyllis

April 30, 2013

Estimados Cecilia i Phillip Jr.:
Mi mas sentida condolencia.
Que la Memoria de Ruben Reinaldo sea una fuente de inspiracion, solaz i paz para toda la familia.
Sinceramente,
Edgar A. Lopez-Suescum.
Louisville, KY.

Edgar Lopez

April 30, 2013

I was made stronger...forever and ever...knowing you as my friend.......

Tyler Mercke

April 30, 2013

Cecilia and Philip, you are in my prayers at this moment.There can be no worse pain than the loss of a child. May God wrap you in His arms.

Kaye Olgin

April 30, 2013

Cecelia and family,
My thoughts are prayers are with you at this time. May the beautiful memories you shared together bring you comfort. Dianne Collignon-St. Gabriel

April 30, 2013

Oliver and family, we are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of Ruben.

Jeff and Sheila Wachsman

April 30, 2013

Never seen a bigger out pouring of affection for someone lost too young. Enjoyed many a late night with you bud. You will be missed.

Brandon Harris

April 30, 2013

i was actually gonna text him today to tell him i was gonna be in louisville in june.
wanted to meet up with him.
sad.

Miss Leigh

April 30, 2013

Phil and Cecelia
Our deepest and most sincere condolences on your loss.May you find peace and solace and know that many, many people care for you and the family.

Joe and Maureen John

April 30, 2013

Phil - We hope good memories will give you, your wife, and family much comfort.

Your KY Refugee Ministries Friends, Amal,Bal,Blair,Charli,Jason,Steve

April 30, 2013

I am so truly heart broken.I send my love to all of Ruben's family and friends . I remember him so clearly at the family Christmas parties - so sweet and playful. And then as a young man - so kind . I love you all and I shAll miss him.
Carolyn

Carolyn Courtney

April 30, 2013

I am so sorry... so sad. I love each of you,
elizabeth lenihan

April 30, 2013

Miss you Dupis. You will always be with me. You touched so many of our lives. I love you brother!

Andrew Wright

April 30, 2013

To Philip, Cicilia, and Oli, you always made me feel so welcome in your home for all those years. Ruben was such a great friend to me, he will truly be missed. -- Patrick Pfeiffer

Patrick Pfeiffer

April 30, 2013

I am sad to hear of Ruben's passing. I remember him from Miami U as an exceptional individual with a wide range of interests and a combination of intellect, humor, and caring. I am sorry that his life was so short. The world could use more people like him.

Susan Weaver

April 30, 2013

Mr. & Mrs. Ardery & Oliver, our prayers are with you during this very difficult time of loss. Ruben will be so missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.. Such a wonderful, kind and caring person - a reflection of your loving family. To all of Ruben's extended family we send our condolences. With Love and Deep Sympathy, David Olsen (and Olsen Family)

David Olsen

April 30, 2013

+ Jesus, the Heart of Divine Mystery longs to comfort us when death fours His Vision of the Promise and Fulfillment of Eternal Life. During this time of anguish and pain, I pray that as Ruben beholds the Glory of God, his family and friends may experience the consoling and peaceful embrace of the Divine Mercy. Blessings, Fr. Don Hill

Fr. Don Hill

April 30, 2013

Your zest for music and friends will not be forgotten. You touched my life.

Paul Bilotta

April 30, 2013

Cecelia and Phil: I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Words fail me at this sad news. May your hearts be eased by the love of Christ.

Leegene Maddox

April 30, 2013

Mrs. Cecilia, Mr. Philip and Oliver Ardery along with the rest of Ruben's family and friends are in my heart during this agonizing time of loss. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to you.

Gloria Elena Marshall

April 30, 2013

This really sucks. He will be missed.
Brian Kaufman

April 30, 2013

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