Salvador G. Ruiz Jr., 80, of Oregon, OH passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015, in the comfort of his home. He was born on July 28, 1935 in Austin, TX to Salvador and Josephina (Gallardo) Ruiz Sr. Salvador worked at Medusa Cement for 18 years until he retired in 1979 and started working at Davis College. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, puzzles, working on cars and watching Cleveland Indians Baseball. Salvador was the type of man that always put others first, but none were more important than his family.
He is survived by his, loving wife, of 59 years, Alma; children, Salvador (Linda) Ruiz III, Joseph Ruiz, Cecilia Ruiz, Barbara (James) Kane, Sophia (Francisco) Ramos, Carmen (Jessica) Ruiz, Kym (Albert) Stoner; 28 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and siblings, Abelino, Santos, Timio, George, Mary and Angelina. Salvador was preceded in death by his parents; 1 grandson; siblings, Cruz, Raymond, Thomas, Frank, Locadio, Manuel and Rosa.
Family and friends may visit the Freck Funeral Chapel, 1155 S. Wynn Rd, Oregon, on Thursday, September 10, 2015 from 2 to 8 p.m. where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Salvador’s family.