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Ruben Veliz Obituary

Ruben Veliz, age 62, passed away peacefully at his home in Sacramento, CA on Oct. 2, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Ruben, affectionately known as "Gordo", is survived by his loving wife Madeline, sons Ruben Jr, Paul, Michael and Anthony; 6 siblings, 8 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family & friends. Ruben was preceded in death by his loving parents, Arthur & Tillie Veliz, as well as brothers Arthur Jr and Paul. Viewing will be Oct. 13, 4-7pm, Rosary 7pm, at George Klumpp Funeral Home, 2691 Riverside Blvd., Sacto, CA. Memorial mass will be on Oct. 14, 10am at St Joseph Church, 1717 El Monte Ave., Sacto, CA. Burial to follow at St Mary's Cemetery, 6700 21st St., Sacto., CA.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Oct. 10, 2015.

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Bill Harrison

October 15, 2015

Ruben, when we first met as sophomores at Norte Del Rio, who would have ever thought we would become brother-in-laws. So here I am letting you know I am going to miss you and it's only a matter of time before we shall meet again. Even though you sometimes got on peoples nerves because you were being Ruben, I know from the bottom of my heart that you have a heart of gold and that you would give the shirt off your back to someone in need. Because of that I'm honored to have had you as a friend and even more as my brother-in-law. I love you bro......

Garcia Family

October 15, 2015

May the Lord welcome you in his light of peace and love with open arms and keep you close forever.

alfredo diaz

October 13, 2015

Ruben thanks for all the good times we share in high shool eve when my english was not good you kept me as youy friend when others dint i will miss you i wish we can go and run one more mile together. Your friend alfredo diaz

October 13, 2015

October 13, 2015

♥ May you rest in peace, as memories of you live on ♥
Thank you for always being a great father in law and a great grandpa to our girls, Ruben. We will truly miss you and your crafty ways. Until we meet again ♥. Love always and forever, Janice, Michael, Selina and Jazelle Lewis

Veronica Osornio (Badial)

October 13, 2015

I am in shock primo! I just seen this right now, I can't believe it. My condolences to my cousin Madeline and the rest of the family. My prayers are with you all. You will be missed by many, it's a sad day for us but it's a happy one for you because you are now with my tio and tia and with all our other loved ones who have past away. May you RIP primo, love you.....Gone but never forgotten

Julie Veliz

October 13, 2015

Even though you did not make it easy on me, I want you to know that I will always hold every memory of you close in my heart. I love you Gordo and I want you to know that I will be alright , you will be so very missed and having you as my brother just made my family that much more beautiful. Love you so much Gordo.

Martin Diez

October 13, 2015

Rest in peace Mr Veliz.

Erminia Ponce

October 13, 2015

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Ruben. My thoughts and prayers are with you Cuz. Love you Mousie

Vera Garay

October 13, 2015

Gordo, it was a long difficult and rewarding journey and I'm honored to have been there when you took your last breath. I will forever love you and miss you. Your loving sister (mom)Viro

Madeline Veliz

October 12, 2015

This candle is for you forever. Love you

Anthony & Ericka Veliz

October 12, 2015

Hi grandpa this is me little Anthony and Ericka. We miss and love you. We miss you everyday when your not there to give us a hug and ask how are day was at school. We will miss you forever grandpa. Nana says your watching over us. Love you

Theresa Ramirez

October 11, 2015

I love you Tio. Always and forever. Not ready to say goodbye still but thankful you are part of our arsenal of Angels. Please visit sometimes in my dreams and watch over our family. Not sure I am ready to say goodbye to my favorite uncle. I love you Tio Lolo

Madeline veliz

October 10, 2015

Babe.I love an miss you so much.Ruben you are my jack of all trades. You will always be in my heart. No one can ever take that from me. We were meant to be the first day I met you. Our oldie songs are ours for ever. You have always had a good heart no matter what. I love you forever. We will always have each others heart. I Iove you

Paul Veliz

October 10, 2015

Dad I love so much I miss you so much I will always love you thank you for being my dad I will miss talking to you and taking you for rides in my Truck Miss you pop your son Paul Veliz

Paul Veliz

October 10, 2015

Paul Veliz

October 10, 2015

Ruben Jr.

October 10, 2015

Dad, there isn't nothing I woundn't do to hear your voice again! I love you and will miss you!!!!!! Love you, R.J.

Paul Veliz

October 10, 2015

Dad I love so much I miss you so much I will always love you thank you for being my dad I will miss talking to you and taking you for rides in my Truck Miss you pop your son Paul Veliz

Madeline veliz

October 10, 2015

We have been married for 30 years. I love an miss you. Ruben you will always have a place in my heart forever. We will meet again. I love you babe.

October 10, 2015

I still can't believe you're gone. It was a very emotional roller coaster of a ride the last few months, but I would do it again for you in a heartbeat Brother. You'll be missed at all the family BBQ's, get together's and such, but you'll always be there in my heart. Until we meet again, your loving brother Eddie.

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