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Richard E. Ruiz III

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Richard Ruiz Obituary

Ruiz, III, Richard E. Born April 11, 1971 at American River Hospital. Died June 1, 2015 at his home in Sacramento. Survived by father Dick Ruiz and mother Leslie Ruiz. Attended Sacramento High School, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and American River College. He was a member of Iron Workers Local #118. Also an expert B.M.X. rider with the A.B.A. and a super fisherman. There will be a Celebration of Life and Sunday brunch at the T-2 Lounge on Fulton Ave, June 7 from 11am to 2pm. He will be missed by friends and family. God Bless.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jun. 4, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Ruiz

26 Entries

Shera Pillsbury

May 30, 2025

You´re a special kind of childhood love that I´ll cherish forever thinking about you always

glenna Landry

April 19, 2016

Am so sorry I didn't even know about Richards death until last week ,I went to see him last time I was in Sacramento so glad I did , wish I knew him better ,w hat a great loss for you. Thinking about both of you. LOVE Aunt Fritzy Barrington NH

Danny Maesz

July 12, 2015

My condolences Im Sorry to hear I use to live with Rich And lost contact with him when i moved back to Albuquerque. You had a great son and a really good friend to have.

Cindy Morris

June 9, 2015

Dick-So sorry to hear of your incredibly sad loss. I know how Richard filled your heart. I am praying for comfort for you and your family. Cindy (Miss Chapman) Morris

Lanette

June 9, 2015

Your son was one of a kind and is deeply missed by many...including myself. We were friends for about 3 yrs exchanging emails that could have been novels. His wit was uncommonly sharp, his intelligence something I admired and respected, and the depth of his compassion something rarely encountered these days. He was a light in the dark...the big brother I never had...and his absence is keenly felt by all the lives he touched. You can be proud for raising such an amazing soul. God bless.

Angel Wilson (Armstrong)

June 7, 2015

So very sorry to hear of this loss! My condolences to family and friends. Alot of good childhood memories cherished thanks to Richard and his Dad.

Annette (Nettie) Provost

June 7, 2015

My sincere condolences to Dick and Leslie! I will be out of town for the memorial but would sure have liked to see you both. I am so sorry for your loss.

Kristin Seely

June 7, 2015

My condolences go out to Leslie and Dick. When you two took my two boys and I to the circus a few years back for Leslie's birthday we had so much fun, it was truly one of my fondest memories. And over the last 20 plus years Rich has been there for me like no one I've ever known. He made my son Brian a Yugioh card out of card stock that was a pic of my son. So Brian had his own Yugioh depicting him and his hit points. And then Rich built him a Redline BMX bicycle for his birthday. Friends come and go in life but Rich had always been there for me and my boys. I'm going to miss playing Ghost Recon, I'm going to miss his fishing stories, Brian still has the tackle box Rich gave him but unfortunately the bicycle was stolen. I am sorry I hadn't seen him more frequently in the last two years but had spoken to him several times. And now as I move back to Sacramento from Lake Tahoe I was looking forward to seeing him frequently again. And just 12 days before my move he is gone. My Love to his parents Rich was truly a kind and giving person and I Love you all very much.

CRISSY GARRISON

June 7, 2015

I met rich about 17 years ago, has always been a positive person, and a very loyal friend. When life was giving me hard times , he always would know how to guide a person through it. I'm so devastated he's not with us physically. But rich is a friend that leaves great memories in a person's life that will forever hold closeness, n we will see each other again one day. My love and condolences go out to his family n friends in mourn.,

mike price

June 6, 2015

i worked with richard on a few jobs,he was a smart and strong ironworker, but most of all i remember his humor. the potato slough job he was able to fish and work at the same time and he did get a few fish!

Ronnie Mattila

June 5, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Rich.over the past 12 years or so we've kind of lost touch but before that he was one of my best friends and I still consider him so. we went on so many fishing and camping trips together and always had a blast, so many memories of him way too many to list.what great times we had. he will be greatly missed!! my deepest sympathies go out to his mom,dad and family. (Rich you'll always be my bro)

Jim Manavis

June 5, 2015

Richard and I had not been friends long, perhaps 6 months. We met online in SWTOR and he joined our guild "Infinite". He was always a helpful, respectful and polite person and I had the pleasure to talk with him on many occasions. On behalf of myself and our guilds we send our deepest condolences to all his friends and family. I regret that I did not get a chance to know him better and he will be greatly missed.

Bob Yoachum

June 4, 2015

So hard to believe. I remember Richard as always being fun and youthful. My memories of biking around River Park/East Sac in the mid-80's would not be complete without Richard leading the pack and showing off his skills. Even though we haven't seen each other in years I feel a little bit of me is lost knowing that a childhood friend has died. Especially one so young. My condolences to his family and close friends.

Also at our wedding.

Todd & Cathy Johnston

June 4, 2015

At our wedding.

Todd & Cathy Johnston

June 4, 2015

The little devil.

Todd & Cathy Johnston

June 4, 2015

Campfire at Dillon Beach

Todd & Cathy Johnston

June 4, 2015

Also Dillon Beach

Todd & Cathy Johnston

June 4, 2015

Dillon Beach

Todd & Cathy Johnston

June 4, 2015

Volleyball champs.

Todd & Cathy Johnston

June 4, 2015

A serious game of Jenga.

Todd & Cathy Johnston

June 4, 2015

Rich helping make dinner.

Todd & Cathy Johnston

June 4, 2015

Ernezt Montez

June 4, 2015

Rich was my best friend and he was family. I am better man for having known him

Heartfelt Sympathy to the Ruiz Family- From "Mythic Misfits" Guild

Amy Peace

June 4, 2015

Richard and I have been close, dear friends for about 3 years! We met online, playing several online games together! He was the "Guild Adviser" for "Mythic Misfits", and we are all very saddened by his loss! He touched the lives of so many people he came in contact with, and was always so giving of himself, so that others might succeed! I know that his memory will live on, in all of our hearts! Thank you, dearest Richard, for touching my life! You gave me such hope, and happiness during the short time we had together...a time I will forever cherish!
Lovingly Yours,
"Asperwind"(Amy)-Guild Master of "Mythic Misfits" and from all of your "Guildies"

Shera Pillsbury

June 4, 2015

Richard was very special to me. All my love and thoughts to his parents and family. Wishing peace & comfort to everyone who was lucky enough to have known this beautiful soul.

Brandon (Zeke) Thomas

June 4, 2015

I was shocked to hear this sad news yesterday. I found Richard on Facebook about a year ago. We talked about our old days in BMX, about friends we had and had not stayed in contact with, and about how those were some of the best times of our lives. I had a lot of fun back then with Richard and the RAD III team. My condolences to Dick and Leslie and Richard's family. He will be missed.

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