Frank Ray Ruiz, 64, passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him on October 5, 2017. Frank attended St. Mark’s Grade School and went on to attend St. Mary’s High School, graduating class of 1972. Frank was a great athlete and a friend to everyone. He started his career working at Maricopa County Hospital working in the ER department and then he went on to work at Arizona Bank (Bank of America). Frank completed his career with the Arizona Department of Revenue. Frank was an avid sports fan always supporting his beloved LA Dodgers, LA Lakers, and Oakland Raiders. He is preceded in death by his mother; Patsy and brother; Tom. He is survived by his father; Oscar Sr., sister; Renee (Danny) Broderick, brothers; Oscar Jr. and Mark; nieces; Stephanie (Jason) Stam, Colleen (Jake) Holthus, Rachelle, Brittney Rae, Alyssa, Savanah, nephews; Daniel (Amanda) Velasquez, Adam, great-nieces; Sarah, Sophia, Madelyn, Ella and great-nephew; Noah and many aunts, uncles & cousins. On behalf of the Ruiz family we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff of St. Luke’s ICU. Visitation is from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., with the Rosary at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, October 13, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 14, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 N. 24th Street, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th Street, Phoenix.
Vicki Reynolds May
Dear Renee,Danny,and family, I’m so sad to hear this,I remember him as one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met.A great smile and a lot of fun. I’m so sorry I won’t be able to attend we are in N.Dakota,but hope to see you when we get home.Give my love to all the family. Love Vicki
Renee Hartmann
Renee.. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. May you all find comfort in the special memories of Frank you each hold in your hearts. May he Rest In Peace with our Lord.
Joseph A. Meza
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Ruiz family. It was a joy to spend time with Frank throughout H.S, on the same Basketball teams, working at AZ Bank (B of A) together and the times we spent thereafter. Frank’s love of family, friends and life was always so evident! His infectious laugh would bring smiles and laughter to all who were present. I cherish all the experiences we shared together with special memories of Frank, Tommy and of course, Mrs. Ruiz. Your family is very special to all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe & Cindi Meza
Kari Morton
My Sweet Friend Frankie will be greatly missed…We’d been friends for a few years,had made many plans to meet, but never got that far. I’ll miss his beautiful sense of love & concern for others..God rest his sweet soul, well get to meet someday my Sweet!…Fly high, save me a spot next to you…Many condolences to the family he was such a huge part of….RIP Frankie ❤
Debra Gomez
To the Ruiz family,
My sincerest condolences to you. I went to school with Frank at St. Mark’s. He was truly the nicest person.
Debra Gomez
Annette Revallion
Dear Family of Frank,
I attended St Mary’s HS with Frank and remember him as a very nice and kind person. I am so very sorry for your loss. My sincerest thoughts and sympathy go out to your family.
Regards,
Annette Revallion Anderson