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LEDESMA, Ruben
Born on August 10, 1960
Died on July 25, 2008
Remembered for being a great boxer and coach to all he knew and trained. Ruben is survived by his wife Mabel and sons Joaquin, David, Francisco, Emilio, and Joey, daughters Nedria, Angelina, Priscilla, and Rosanna, 18 grandchildren, four sons-in-law and three daughters-in-law, including numerous extended family members. Ruben will be greatly missed by all he knew and loved. The Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2008, at NORTH SACRAMENTO FUNERAL HOME. Services will be on Monday, August 4, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. Followed by burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, 6700 21st Ave.
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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2008.

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Ben & Helen Smith

April 21, 2009

Hey There Ruben,
Just wanted to let you know we miss you greatly.

With love,
Ben & Helen

Rosanna Vinson

December 26, 2008

Hey Daddy!
I Wanted to say Merry Christmas to you. I miss you so much and your always on my mind, I love you always and forever. Continue to watch over each and everyone of us keep us safe and near you always. These past months without you have been crazy! but I know your near, I always feel your presence it's what keeps me going. I love you Daddy Love your,

Baby~girl

Rosanna Vinson

December 1, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

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Priscilla Espinoza

November 5, 2008

hey dad. just dropping by to say hello and love you. hope you enjoy this picture! xoxoxoxox

Priscilla Espinoza

November 2, 2008

Hey Pops! hope your Halloween was good. As for me- it was a blast. we took Bubba out to the Fablous 40's like you used too. He had FUN! I think this was the 1st year--all of us kids got together on Halloween in a long time. Dad, i love you and think of you always. When i miss you most- I lay on your bed and fall asleep. I think that helps alot! Well, until next time, Hugs & Kisses! Your babygirl!!!!!!

NENE

October 30, 2008

HAPPY HALLOWEEN DAD,ESTRELLA SAID THANK YOU DONT KNOW WHAT SHE 'S TALKING ABOUT,BUT I'M SURE YOU DO,STAY BY MY SIDE DAD AND SEND MY LOVE TO ALL MY LOVED ONES ALWAYS AND FOREVER IN MY HEART YOUR DAUGHTER NENE

priscilla espinoza

September 27, 2008

hey dad. wanted to write you on the 25th; however, i was busy with work. dang, two months since you went to god. hope your living it up. just remember to save a drink and dance for me when i get there. i love you and miss you terribly. untill next time. love always, your daughter cilla. xoxoxoxoxoxo

NENE

September 22, 2008

HI DAD,BEEN BUSY HUH! YOU STILL HAVE'NT CAME TO SEE ME IN MY SLEEP THATS O.K. THOUGH I 'M SURE YOU BEEN BUSY,I'LL WAIT MY TURN I KNOW THAT IT WILL BE WORTH THE WAIT I BET IT IS SO GRAND UP THERE AS YOU CAN SEE ME AND MY KIDS BEEN SPENDING ALOT OF TIME WITH MARIAH ITS BEEN GREAT AND YOUR THE ONE THAT BROUGHT US TOGETHER THANKS DAD! DID YOU SEE HER SING FOR THE KINGS AUDITION SHE WAS CHOSEN SHE'LL BE SINGING IN JANUARY OR IN FEBUARY AT TWO OF THE GAMES I LOVE AND MISS YOU DAD STAY CLOSE TO ME ,AND TRY AND GIVE ME SOME TYPE OF SIGHN EVERY NOW AND THEN NOTHING BUT ALL MY LOVE FOR YOU,GOODNIGHT....................

me and my bro celebrating my 30 birthday

Angelina Ledesma

September 8, 2008

Hey dad,
just wanted to let u know how much I miss you.There is not a day that goes by that I dont think of U .Dad u are always in my thoughts and prayers.Kiki looks at your picture everyday and says "thats my grandpa". Angel likes wearing his shirt to school that I had made with your picture.U are truly missed. Life has not really been the same since u left us .But I know u are in a safe place and the lord above is taking great care of you.I love u dad.

prisccilla espinoza

September 8, 2008

hey dad, just thought i would say hello. i had a dream about you last night. i'm glad to came to me. i love you and want you to know how much your missed. love & kisses!

joey ledesma

August 27, 2008

Hey dad, the most funny movie came out named "tropic thunder", it was the most funniest movie i saw since....jackie chan's movie with owen wilson in,"shanghi knights". wish you were here to see it. you would of laughed your butt off. love you, your son- bubba

Kesha Tabarez-Castorena

August 21, 2008

Uncle Rube I just want to say thank you for the memories I have with you. The memories will last a life time. We had so much fun at Uncle Jose's party. I keep thinking how your spirits were so high, we sure did have a blast. Ü When I saw you at sand cove you seamed genuinely content and happy how life was treating you. Thank you for listening to my problems and for the advise. I love you Uncle Ruben.

priscilla espinoza

August 19, 2008

daddy, just want to say happy belated birthday, love your daughter. xoxoxoxoxoxox

Emiliano Ledesma

August 18, 2008

Whats up POPS
This your boy Blonde Dad I just want to say thank you for living with me for these last couple of years it was a blessing to have almost every day to see your face and to talk to u about whatever problems I had.It is not ever going to be the same but will get throw it one way or another. Remember dad when us bros took you to the river for fathers day we had a real good time.also 2 days before you left into heaven me and you were getting on each other that was funny.But Dad this is the facts I will never feel the same about anything I have a big hole in my chest and it realy hurts into we meet again.please dad come visit me all the time because I stay looking in the sky hoping that I will see u and your big o smile LOVE U POPS FOREVER your boy blondie boy

MABEL LEDESMA

August 9, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY BIG RUB, IT ME YOUR WIFE THE DAY GOD TOOK YOU HOME APART OF ME WENT WITH YOU I FILL SO ALONE ME AND YOUR BABY JOEY ARE SO LONLEY WITH OUT YOU HERE, I WILL ALWAYS BE THERE WITH YOU EVERY DAY LOVE MISS YOU SO MUCH YOUR WIFE MABEL LEDESMA FOREVER.

NENE

August 9, 2008

HI DAD IT'S ME AGAIN NENE AS YOU ALREADY KNOW TODAY ME AND MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS ARE GOING TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY EVEN THOUGH ITS TOMMAROW,DID YOU HEAR ME PLAYING OUR SONG THIS MORNING "SPARKLE IN YOUR EYES" YOUR THE BEST DAD THERE WILL BE NO OTHER ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD ! HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON IN MY DREAMS,THINKING OF YOU ALWAYS LOVE YOUR MIJA NENE

Victor Suarez

August 4, 2008

I wish to offer my condolences to Ruben's family. He has been my friend for over 30 years. I'm Big Rick's nephew Victor T. I already miss him. God Bless.

Valentina Salinas

August 3, 2008

Dear Ruben,
I thank you for being the man you were. You taught pride, strength and so much more to all your boys, especially my husband. He is the man he is today because of you. It really takes someone special to raise another mans kids as his very own. We love you and you'll forever be missed, your daughter-in-law.

Kimberly Richie

August 3, 2008

Ruben
You are going to be greatly missed, I am glad I was able to spend some time with you before you passed, I have much love and respect for you. My thoughts and prayers go out to your wife and children.

Your Cousin

matt richie

August 3, 2008

to mabel and family I send my uptmost respect and condolances to my primo ruben im glad i got to see him before he had pasted i will always remember him always and forever may he rest in peace

Gloria De La Cruz-Lopez

August 2, 2008

My Thoughts and Prayers to the enitire family....... I am so sorry for your unexpected loss... I have known Ruben for quite a long time. He is the Father of my Beautiful Niece & Goddaughter Angelina.

Ruben May You Rest In Peace

Patrick Rodriguez

August 2, 2008

Uncle Ruben,
Man, am I glad I got a chance to talk and joke with you and play dominoes for all them hours at Juaquins house after not seeing you for so long. I appreciate the things you said to me and took it as a true honor for you to call me one of your sons. Your memory is more than just good times. Your influence and your wisdom is an unerasable mark on your entire family. Much respect to you Uncle Ruben.

Gabriel Tabarez

August 2, 2008

To my uncle rub,
thak you for everything you have done for me in the past. I knew i could ask you your opinion. an you would alway help me. And i will always remeber times when you would teach me things and tell me to rember them.uncle rub love you and miss you already.
your nuphew gabriel tabarez

Esperanza Montiel-Lopez

August 1, 2008

My thoughts & prayers are with you ...!

Love always

Thoys & Family

KATRINA LOPEZ- TABAREZ

August 1, 2008

AUNT MABLE, KIDS & TABAREZ FAMILY, I COULDNT BELIEVE IT WHEN EMILIO TOLD ME THAT UNCLE RUBEN HAD PASSED AWAY. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY.
LOVE, KATRINA, LIL MONTE, AND VICTOR.

NENE VELA

July 31, 2008

HI DAD ITS ME NENE I NEVER THOUGHT THIS COULD HAPPEN TO US,BUT IT IS WHAT IT IS,YOU GOT NOTHING BUT THE BEST NOW DAD,MY HEART HURTS WHEN I THINK ABOUT THE NIGHT YOU PASSED IT WAS JUST LAST WEEK WHEN WE WERE TOGETHER LAUGHING,I'LL KEEP MY PROMISE TO YOU,YOU'LL SEE DAD,I PRAY YOU COME TO ME IN MY DREAMS DAD,YOUR MY HERO THE FINEST I'LL EVER KNOW LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER NENE

Tonja Diongson

July 31, 2008

Uncle Ruben, words cant even say how much you'll be missed.The pep talks at any given moment, you checking up on me making sure all is well,backing me up when me or my kids needed it,encouraging me to finish school, thanks I did. I know in my heart you'll ALWAYS be there, but life will never be the same with out you. "you know what I mean"

Thomas & Melissa Jones

July 31, 2008

Big Rube thank you! if where not for meeting you i would not be able to be the man,father,and solid homeboy i plan to be on my day.I will always love and remember you. to me and many others you are the truth.

Always, The Davis Family

July 31, 2008

Mabel and Kids,
Sorry for the loss too our family. My Uncle Rueben has always been a caring uncle and loved his family. He would help us in any way possible. We also love him and there will be a big void in our family. Any of you guys can call me if you need anything. I love you all and wish the best for you.

Love Cousin Greg & Satina and Family

Carlos Hernandez

July 31, 2008

A pops its me Carlos i will always miss an love u. From the moment i came into the family u welcomed me with open arms an showed me nothing but love an respect for helping ur baby girl get on the right track i will always keep u in my heart.
p.s.
Im a try to grow the chilis an bellpeppers u wanted in the backyard. Hopefully i dont kill them. ha! ha! love you always your son in law Carlos.

"You know what i mean, Mijo"
Ruben Ledesma

Priscilla Espinoza

July 31, 2008

Daddy,
As i sit hear writing this- tears rolling down my face. I dont need to say anthing- that you didn't already didn't know. You are my best friend and # 1 daddy. The smile on your face from the day we moved into our house is the best last moment i will keep close to my heart. You was at your peak of happiness and noone could take that away. I will speak and tell stories of our moments til the day you welcome me home. I love you and thank god for you being in my life, i could never ask for a greater father, daddy, and best friend. Oh, how i will miss you deeply.
P.S.
Your coolier is blowing cold air. Wish you were hear to feel it. LOL!

Jesse Montanez & Family

July 31, 2008

Mabel, I Know I'ts been along time since I last saw Big Rube my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your Family God Bless.

David, Jen and Estevez Contreras

July 31, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rosanna Jaramillo

July 31, 2008

THE BROKEN CHAIN

WE LITTLE KNEW THAT MORNING THAT GOD WAS GOING TO CALL YOUR NAME. IN LIFE WE LOVED YOU DEARLY, IN DEATH WE DO THE SAME. IT BROKE OUR HEARTS TO LOSE YOU, YOU DID NOT GO ALONE; FOR PART OF US WENT WITH YOU, THE DAY GOD CALLED YOU HOME.
YOU LEFT US PEACEFUL MEMORIES, YOUR LOVE IS STILL OUR GUIDE; AND THOUGH WE CANNOT SEE YOU, YOU ARE ALWAYS AT OUR SIDE. OUR FAMILY CHAIN IS BROKEN, AND NOTHING SEEMS THE SAME; BUT AS GOD CALLS US ONE BY ONE, THE CHAIN WILL LINK AGAIN.
Love you Uncle Ruben.....

ROSA (ROSIE)PEREZ

July 31, 2008

TO MY DEAREST FRIEND MABEL AND FAMILY: I KNOW NOW WORDS WILL HEAL THIS PAIN I WILL KEEP YOU IN PRAYER AND ASK GOD TO GIVE YOU STRENGHT TO LIVE DAY BY DAY. ALWAYS REMEMBER HE WILL BE IN YOUR HEARTS AND NOTHING AND NO ONE CAN CHANGE DAT LOOK TO THE SKY FOR HE WILL BE LOOKING DOWN KEEPING YOU SAFE HE IS AND NOW FOREVER WILL BE YOUR ANGEL. LOVE YOU ALL THINKING OF YOU WITH PRAYERS.

Jimmy Valdez

July 31, 2008

May God Bless You Ruben and your Family. You will be missed by all your Homeboys, Family and Friends Sincerly with Respect and all the love in the world. Your Homeboy Jimmy V.

Loretta Perez

July 31, 2008

Mabel, I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Please know you and your family are in my prayers. May your beautiful memories provide you warmth, comfort and keep you strong.

Loretta Perez formerly Loretta Campos

Robert Lizarraga

July 30, 2008

Ruben, hey big man. Dang! I was really sorry to hear of your passing. You've always been a stand up man, and anyone who knew you will remember that. Good bye for now old friend, until we meet again. God Bless

I Love You Daddy!

Rosanna Vinson

July 30, 2008

Daddy, no words can describe what you mean to me I will miss and thank of you each and everyday of my life until we meet again. When you left us their was no words to describe what I felt, all I could do was drop to my knees and scream your name hoping that you would make it through. As a child you sheltered and keep me safe from all evil in this world, and now that your gone it seems as though nothing will ever be the same. My heart will forever be broken and life is alterd forever I love you Daddy. Love your Baby Girl Rosanna.

Lupe Casillas-Sandoval

July 30, 2008

To Mabel and Family,
Our prayers continue for you and your family in this time of deep sadness. I pray that your many memories, and time will begin to help lessen your grief. Ruben will be greatly missed.

With much love
Your Comadre and Family
Lupe Casillas-Sandoval

Kevin & Jennifer Richie

July 30, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Deb Ray-Barnett

July 30, 2008

Ruben, You will be so very missed You are such a great person,So glad that our lives pathed together.Thanks so much for being there for mine and Birds daughter that and you will never be forgotten.You are a man of HONOR. We will always LOVE YOU!!!!!A man with Integrety

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