Ruben Grimaldo Jr.

1998 - 2017

Ruben Grimaldo Jr. obituary, 1998-2017, Houston, TX

Ruben Grimaldo Jr.

1998 - 2017

BORN

1998

DIED

2017

Ruben Grimaldo Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 21, 2017.
Ruben Grimaldo, Jr. passed on to a better place Saturday, August 19, 2017 in Houston, TX. He was born February 24,1998 to parents Ruben and Maria Grimaldo in Houston, TX. He has a little brother named Julian, 5 years old, whom he absolutely adored. In his early years, family and friends affectionately knew him as "Torito," a nickname rightfully earned due to his enormous cheeks, which paled in comparison to his even grander heart and smile. From an early age, he developed a passion for monster trucks, dump trucks, loaders, and all big rumbling machines. Then as a teen, his devotion revolved around his very own truck, to which he always poured his heart and soul. Junior was the light of his mom's eyes, his dad's best friend, and his little brother's much older identical twin. Additionally, to Ruben, everyone he knew was family.

His trademark smile will forever be etched in all of our hearts.


Rubén Grimaldo, Jr. pasó a mejor vida el sábado 19 de agosto en Houston, TX. Nació el 24 de febrero de 1998 en la ciudad de Houston, TX siendo sus padres Rubén y María Grimaldo. Tiene un hermano menor, Julian, de 5 años, a quien adoraba. Durante su infancia, su familia y amigos lo llamaban con cariño "Torito," un apodo bien ganado debido a sus enormes cachetes, los cuales parecían diminutos al compararlos con la enormidad de su sonrisa, y de su corazón. Desde pequeño comenzó a tener una afición por monster trucks, camiones, loras, o cualquier maquinaria que emitiera un rugido. Como adolescente, su camioneta, en la cual ponía el alma y el corazón, se convirtió en su más grande afición. Para mamá, Jr. era la luz de sus ojos; para papá, su mejor amigo; para su hermano menor, su gemelo idéntico, aunque mucho mayor. Para Rubén, todo mundo que él conocía era su familia.

Su sonrisa tan característica quedara grabada por siempre en cada uno de nuestros corazones.

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September 5, 2017

Marie Cortez posted to the memorial.

August 25, 2017

Catherina Benavides posted to the memorial.

August 23, 2017

Crystal Gosselin posted to the memorial.

Marie Cortez

September 5, 2017

Junie you will forever be missed . Thank you for being a part of our lives and sharing with us such a unique and selfless way to love and live life

Catherina Benavides

August 25, 2017

Maria and Ruben, we are truly sorry to hear about your loss. Ruben jr was such a sweet boy and very respectful.. I'm glad Ruben and Matthew were able to be friends and play together when they were younger.. Your family will be in our prayers and sorry we were not able to attend the services..
Mr.& Mrs. Rene Benavides and family

Crystal Gosselin

August 23, 2017

I taught Ruben his freshman year at Mac 9. He was sweet and kind in addition to being extremely intelligent. My heart is with you.

August 23, 2017

Ruben and Maria God grant you both the strength to get through this tough sorrow. I am and will continue to pray for your family. I'm just a phone call away for whatever you may need.

Noelia Reyna

August 23, 2017

Ruben and Maria God grant you both the strength to get through this tough sorrow. I am and will continue to pray for your family. I'm just a phone call away for whatever you may need.

Bianca Arreola

August 23, 2017

Dear Grimaldo Family,

Here at TRUAIRE we are deeply sorry for your loss; Ruben was a ray of light that came to us and left a lasting impression. We are thankful we had 3 short days to be part of his life. We will remember him fondly.

Ruben walked into my office with a bright smile and a kindness that radiated the room. I will for ever remember your strength and humility of stopping by in his name to let me know of his passing and how happy he was to be working for me.

We are truly sorry for his loss.

Bianca Arreola and TRUAIRE Staff

Kasey Coutinho

August 22, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss, prayers for your friends and family. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4

Rosa Gonzalez

August 22, 2017

My prayers are with the family. May god give you the strength to bear this pain. No parent should have to bury their child. He is loved by many and will be missed. God bless.

dora garza

August 22, 2017

Maria & Ruben I know there no words to consolidate you at this moment but I am here for what ever you need a shoulder to cry or talk to I will always be here for the family.

John Kocuan

August 22, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss

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