Miguel Angel Marquez

Miguel Angel Marquez obituary, Odessa, TX

Miguel Angel Marquez

Miguel Marquez Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Acres West Funeral Chapel and Crematory - West Odessa on Mar. 28, 2026.
Miguel Angel Ruiz Marquez, known to family and friends as Miguel passed away on March 27, 2026, in Odessa, Texas, at the age of 79, leaving behind a life that was as sturdy, spirited, and memorable as a well-tuned engine. Born on November 29, 1946, in Delicia, Chihuahua, Mexico, Miguel came into the world with the kind of quiet determination that would later make him the sort of man people trusted, laughed with, and called when something needed fixing, whether it was a machine, a problem, or the mood in the room.

Miguel spent many years working as a mechanic, a profession that suited him perfectly because he had the rare combination of patience, skill, and just enough stubbornness to wrestle a broken thing back into working order. He understood engines the way some people understand poetry, except his poems had grease on them and usually started with a wrench. If something rattled, sputtered, stalled, or simply refused to cooperate, Miguel was the man who could look at it, shake his head with a knowing grin, and somehow make it behave. His work was not just a job. It was a calling, and he carried it out with pride, consistency, and the kind of humor that made even difficult days feel lighter.

He was also a man of simple pleasures and unmistakable taste. Miguel enjoyed listening to Norteña music, and he appreciated the kind of songs that could make a long day feel shorter and a good memory feel even better. He liked the color brown, which seems fitting for a man who valued earthiness, warmth, and things that lasted. He enjoyed coffee, menudo, and coconut flavoring, which suggests he knew exactly how to live with style, comfort, and just enough sweetness to keep life interesting. Miguel had an adventurous spirit, a loving heart, and a thoughtful way of moving through the world, and those qualities made him the kind of person people were glad to know and even happier to love.

Miguel is survived by his five sons, Miguel Angel Ruiz of Reno, Nevada, with his wife Alejandra; Edmundo Ruiz of Albuquerque, New Mexico, with his husband Michael; Luis Angel Ruiz of Mexico; Angel Gabriel Ruiz of Mexico; and Jonathon Ruiz of Mexico. He is also survived by his three daughters, Martha Ruiz Mendez of Liberal, Kansas, with her husband Samuel; Adriana Lopez of Liberal, Kansas, with her husband Jose; and Ana Ruiz of Odessa, Texas. His legacy continues through his ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, each of whom carries a piece of his story forward, whether through a smile, a habit, or a family trait that shows up at exactly the right moment and makes everyone say, "That is so Miguel."

He is also survived by his brothers, Carlos Antonio Ruiz, Victor Ruiz, Jorge Luis Ruiz, and Rodrigo Ruiz, as well as his sisters, Idelia Ruiz, Maria Eva Ruiz, Carmen Rosario Ruiz, and Teresa Josefina Ruiz. Miguel was preceded in death by his parents, Miguel Ruiz Tarango and Eva Marquez Esparza, and by his brothers Antonio Ruiz, Juan Manuel Ruiz, Edmundo Ruiz, and Dagoberto Ruiz, as well as his sister Martha Elena Ruiz. Though death has gathered many of his loved ones before him, Miguel now joins them with the same steady presence he brought to every part of his life.

Those who knew Miguel will remember that he had a way of making ordinary moments feel special. He could turn a conversation into a story, a story into a laugh, and a laugh into the kind of memory people repeat for years. He was adventurous enough to keep life interesting, loving enough to make people feel at home, and thoughtful enough to notice the details others might miss. In a world that often takes itself far too seriously, Miguel had the gift of reminding everyone that a little humor, a little patience, and a good cup of coffee can solve more than people think. He lived with heart, worked with purpose, and loved with the kind of loyalty that does not need to announce itself because it is already obvious.

Miguel's life was a well-lived journey filled with family, hard work, laughter, and the kind of wisdom that cannot be taught in a classroom or bought at a store. He leaves behind a family who will miss his presence, his voice, his humor, and the steady strength he brought into their lives. Though he has passed from this world, the impact of his life remains in every repaired machine, every shared meal, every song played in his honor, and every story told with a smile because Miguel was part of it. His memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved him, and if heaven has any broken engines, it is probably a much better place now.

Miguel Angel Ruiz Marquez will be laid to rest in a later date in Rosales, Chihuahua, MX.

Miguel Ángel Ruiz Márquez, conocido por familiares y amigos como Miguel, falleció el 27 de marzo de 2026 en Odessa, Texas, a la edad de 79 años, dejando tras de sí una vida tan sólida, vivaz y memorable como un motor bien afinado. Nacido el 29 de noviembre de 1946 en Delicia, Chihuahua, México, Miguel llegó al mundo con esa clase de determinación serena que, con el tiempo, lo convertiría en el tipo de hombre en quien la gente confiaba, con quien reía y a quien llamaba cuando algo necesitaba ser reparado, ya fuera una máquina, un problema o el ambiente de la habitación.

Miguel pasó muchos años trabajando como mecánico, una profesión que le venía como anillo al dedo, pues poseía esa rara combinación de paciencia, destreza y la dosis justa de obstinación necesaria para lograr que un objeto averiado volviera a funcionar. Entendía los motores tal como algunas personas entienden la poesía; solo que sus poemas estaban cubiertos de grasa y, por lo general, comenzaban con una llave inglesa. Si algo traqueteaba, fallaba, se calaba o simplemente se negaba a cooperar, Miguel era el hombre capaz de examinarlo, negar con la cabeza esbozando una sonrisa cómplice y, de algún modo, lograr que se portara bien. Su labor no era un simple trabajo; era una vocación, y la desempeñaba con orgullo, constancia y esa clase de humor que lograba aligerar incluso los días más difíciles.

Era, además, un hombre de placeres sencillos y de un gusto inconfundible. Miguel disfrutaba escuchando música norteña y apreciaba ese tipo de canciones capaces de hacer que un día largo pareciera más corto, y que un buen recuerdo se sintiera aún mejor. Le gustaba el color marrón, algo que parece muy apropiado para un hombre que valoraba lo terrenal, la calidez y las cosas perdurables. Disfrutaba del café, del menudo y del sabor a coco, lo cual sugiere que sabía exactamente cómo vivir con estilo, comodidad y la dosis justa de dulzura para mantener la vida interesante. Miguel poseía un espíritu aventurero, un corazón amoroso y una manera reflexiva de transitar por el mundo; cualidades que lo convertían en esa clase de persona que la gente se alegraba de conocer y, aún más, de amar.

A Miguel le sobreviven sus cinco hijos: Miguel Ángel Ruiz, de Reno, Nevada, con su esposa Alejandra; Edmundo Ruiz, de Albuquerque, Nuevo México, con su esposo Michael; Luis Ángel Ruiz, de México; Ángel Gabriel Ruiz, de México; y Jonathon Ruiz, de México. También le sobreviven sus tres hijas: Martha Ruiz Méndez, de Liberal, Kansas, con su esposo Samuel; Adriana López, de Liberal, Kansas, con su esposo José; y Ana Ruiz, de Odessa, Texas. Su legado perdura a través de sus diez nietos y cuatro bisnietos; cada uno de ellos lleva consigo un fragmento de su historia, ya sea mediante una sonrisa, un hábito o un rasgo familiar que se manifiesta en el momento preciso y hace que todos exclamen: «Eso es tan de Miguel».

También le sobreviven sus hermanos, Carlos Antonio Ruiz, Victor Ruiz, Jorge Luis Ruiz y Rodrigo Ruiz, así como sus hermanas, Idelia Ruiz, Maria Eva Ruiz, Carmen Rosario Ruiz y Teresa Josefina Ruiz. A Miguel le precedieron en la muerte sus padres, Miguel Ruiz Tarango y Eva Marquez Esparza, y sus hermanos Antonio Ruiz, Juan Manuel Ruiz, Edmundo Ruiz y Dagoberto Ruiz, así como su hermana Martha Elena Ruiz. Aunque la muerte se llevó a muchos de sus seres queridos antes que a él, Miguel se reúne ahora con ellos con la misma presencia firme que aportó a cada aspecto de su vida.

Quienes conocieron a Miguel recordarán que tenía una manera especial de hacer que los momentos cotidianos se sintieran extraordinarios. Era capaz de convertir una conversación en una historia, una historia en una risa, y una risa en esa clase de recuerdo que la gente revive durante años. Era lo suficientemente aventurero como para mantener la vida interesante, lo suficientemente afectuoso como para hacer que los demás se sintieran como en casa, y lo suficientemente atento como para percibir esos detalles que a otros se les pasaban por alto. En un mundo que a menudo se toma a sí mismo demasiado en serio, Miguel tenía el don de recordarnos a todos que un poco de humor, un poco de paciencia y una buena taza de café pueden resolver más cosas de las que uno imagina. Vivió con el corazón, trabajó con propósito y amó con esa clase de lealtad que no necesita anunciarse, pues resulta evidente por sí misma.

La vida de Miguel fue un viaje bien vivido, colmado de familia, trabajo arduo, risas y esa clase de sabiduría que no se enseña en las aulas ni se compra en las tiendas. Deja atrás a una familia que extrañará su presencia, su voz, su humor y la fortaleza inquebrantable que aportó a sus vidas. Aunque ha partido de este mundo, el impacto de su vida perdura en cada máquina reparada, en cada comida compartida, en cada canción interpretada en su honor y en cada historia contada con una sonrisa porque Miguel formaba parte de ella. Su recuerdo seguirá vivo en los corazones de quienes lo amaron y, si en el cielo hay algún motor averiado, es probable que ahora sea un lugar mucho mejor.

Miguel Angel Ruiz Marquez será sepultado en una fecha posterior en Rosales, Chihuahua, MX.

Arrangements were entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel, condolences may be sent [email protected]

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