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1941
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2025
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Joe Ruth Obituary
August 10, 1941 - May 21, 2025
Preceded in death by loving wife, Mary Ruth; grandson, Tobin Ruth; and son-in-law, Ernesto "Ernie" Buenrostro. Survived by children, Cathy "Lulu" Buenrostro, Joe "Joey" (Kerry) Ruth, and Manuel "Tony" (Kerri) Ruth; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Eli Ruth of Brownsville, Texas.
VISITATION Tuesday, May 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home. FUNERAL MASS Wednesday, May 28 at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 23rd and O. BURIAL to occur at Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park, with LUNCHEON to follow at Guadalupe Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the Eastern Nebraska Veteran's Home.
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VFW ,FRA, American legion Chaplain
May 26, 2025
Thank you for your Service May you be Granted Golden Wimgs to Carry you on your Honorable Journey to a Restful Peace
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May 25, 2025
Thank you for your military service
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