Rene D. Ruiz

Rene D. Ruiz obituary, Houston, TX

Rene D. Ruiz

Rene Ruiz Obituary

Published by Porter Loring Mortuary North on May 3, 2018.
Rene Ruiz, 62, passed away on Thursday May 3rd, 2018 in Houston, Texas. He was born on August 23rd, 1955 to parents Jesse and Josie Ruiz in San Antonio, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse. He is survived by his mother, Josie; sister, Cindy Hayford (Tim); niece, Abbey; nephews, Brandon and Corey; aunts, Esther Dear, Gloria and Berta Garcia; uncle, Margarito Garcia; and numerous cousins. Rene completed a BBA and BA in Economics, Business Administration and Management and Operations from the UT-Austin in 1978. He spent his career in the oil and gas industry, eventually landing at Targa Resources in Houston, Texas, where he was a VP of gas sales. He was loved by his friends in the field and was one of the absolute best in his industry. Rene was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was known for an infectious smile, roaring laughter, a love of Mexican music and for his dogs, Paco, Annie, Barbie, and Victoria. He enjoyed traveling around the world, especially to his home in Mexico. Visitation will be held at Porter Loring North Mortuary on Monday, May 14th from 6:30-8:30 PM. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, May 15th at 9:30 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in San Antonio, Texas. A Rosary will be at 10:00AM with a Mass to follow at 10:30AM. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the World Wildlife Fund or Citizens for Animal Protection.

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May 25, 2018

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May 14, 2018

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May 14, 2018

Richard Booker posted to the memorial.

May 25, 2018

My deepest sympathy for your family at this time. May god bring you comfort. Psalms 121

Roger Mallett

May 14, 2018

Life's path is never an easy one, and you Rene have trodden yours bringing joy into the lives of so many people. I hope one day that we will both be sitting on the same cloud while I continue my vain attempts to teach you the true English, the Queen's English, but we'll inevitably fall off the cloud laughing our socks off at your attempts as we have done so often in the past ! We WILL miss those conversations over the past 12 years my friend. Your friends and managers in Puerto Vallarta, Roger Keith and Chuy.

Richard Booker

May 14, 2018

UT Austin- my freshman and sophomore years would not have been the same without my dorm roommate. You will be missed.

Judi Bouchard

May 14, 2018

Rest in Peace our dear friend. Matt and I will miss you dearly- I hope you are doing your handstand push ups in Heaven. We were hoping one day that you would come visit us in Mexico and will adopt a stray down there in memory.

Casey Crossnoe

May 14, 2018

Rene always left you with a smile and good feeling. He is and always will be missed. He was an outstanding person, and all will remember him with warm thoughts and good memories.

Deborah Saddler

May 14, 2018

Rene, I can't get used to not seeing you around the office, but (I know I have to). I will forever cherish the laughs we shared and the scowl you sometimes flashed at me when I rounded a corner. It's as though I can still hear the shaking of your protein bottle. Imagine that. RIP my dear friend.

Lee Rios

May 13, 2018

I am saddened and shocked. Rest in peace dear Rene. You were a sweet man and won't be forgotten.

Michael Garcia

May 13, 2018

Cousin Rene, I am still trying to comprehend the thought your absence in our lives. It just doesn't seem real. You were always there with a sense of humor , and words of wisdom. Rest in Peace sweet angel.
Love you and miss you,
Michael

Ruel and Sue Ann Martin

May 13, 2018

Our deepest sympathies for your loss; but know that Rene is in a far better place and is smiling down upon all those who will miss him and remember him always. Do not doubt you will see him again.

Morgan Gimblet

May 12, 2018

We are so sorry for your lost, our thoughts and prayers are with you. -Morgan and Vickie

Mary Beth (Heinz) Preszler

May 12, 2018

Rene, how this world will miss the ray of sunshine that was you! Loyal and generous of spirit, with a ready smile and laugh is how I will always remember you. The heavenly realm surely got an extra spark of brightness. Until we meet again, friend. Love, Mary Beth

Terry Allison

May 12, 2018

My sincerest and deepest condolences to the Hayford and Ruiz families.

Ruben Martinez

May 11, 2018

My condolences to Renes family. I knew Rene for several years from the gym and we developed a good friendship. I miss his laughter, humor and friendship.

Frank and Kazuko Goulding

May 11, 2018

You were my best friend for many years and I saw you nearly every day. I miss you. I miss your friendship, I miss debating where we would go for dinner and ultimately decide on Mexican every time. We talked about working out together in retirement and I will miss that. Love you my friend. Rest In Peace Rene.

Vicki Hopson

May 11, 2018

I have such great memories of you, Rene, during all my years at Targa. Your beautiful smile and joking around with me always made my day! Rest in peace my friend.

Anastasia Davis

May 11, 2018

Nay-Nay, you are so dearly missed more and more each day. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with you for the past 10 years. I will miss you singing (Guantanamera), your sideways walk, you listening to the Supremes on your "new" headset, your smile and most of all you making me smile when I see you. Targa will never be the same without you. RIP my dear friend.

Anastasia Davis, Richmond, TX

Marie Koehn

May 11, 2018

I will miss your loving smile and upbeat personality. We all miss you here at Targa, and you have been such a gift from God to all of us.

Rest in Peace my Friend.

Marie

Susan Trevino

May 11, 2018

Rene - I miss seeing you walk by my desk every day and calling me chancla :-) Rest in peace my friend

Rudy Garcia

May 11, 2018

Rene, you always made me proud.

Melissa Garcia

May 11, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful special cousin. We will love you and miss you always.
Love,Melissa Garcia

Roland & Teri Garcia

May 10, 2018

Rest in peace, sweet Rene. Love to you all.

Ismael Barragan

May 10, 2018

Nunca olvidare tu sonrisa que tenias la ultima vez que estuvimos juntos. Siempre vivirás en mi corazón.
I will never forget your smile the last time I saw you. You will live in my heart for ever.

Jeffrey Dorrell

May 10, 2018

Goodbye, my friend. I will never forget you.

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